Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Atalanta

D W W W L

15th place in Group A

2-3

21/01/2026 20:00

Athletic Bilbao

L D L D L

29th place in Group A

UEFA Champions League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao on 21 January 2026 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

Atalanta are currently 15th with 13 points after 8 matches.
Athletic Bilbao sit 29th with 8 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Atalanta to win with probability 48%.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:00

2026-01-21

Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao - Prediction & Odds

Atalanta

Athletic Bilbao

2026-01-21 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Arsenal	24	8	8	0	0	23	4	19
02 Bayern Munchen	21	8	7	0	1	22	8	14
03 Liverpool	18	8	6	0	2	20	8	12
04 Tottenham Hotspur	17	8	5	2	1	17	7	10
05 FC Barcelona	16	8	5	1	2	22	14	8
06 Chelsea	16	8	5	1	2	17	10	7
07 Sporting CP	16	8	5	1	2	17	11	6
08 Manchester City	16	8	5	1	2	15	9	6
09 Real Madrid	15	8	5	0	3	21	12	9
10 Inter Milan	15	8	5	0	3	15	7	8
11 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	14	8	4	2	2	21	11	10
12 Newcastle United	14	8	4	2	2	17	7	10
13 Juventus	13	8	3	4	1	14	10	4
14 Atletico Madrid	13	8	4	1	3	17	15	2
15 Atalanta	13	8	4	1	3	10	10	0
16 Bayer Leverkusen	12	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1
17 Borussia Dortmund	11	8	3	2	3	19	17	2
18 Olympiakos Piraeus	11	8	3	2	3	10	14	-4
19 Club Brugge	10	8	3	1	4	15	17	-2
20 Galatasaray	10	8	3	1	4	9	11	-2
21 Monaco	10	8	2	4	2	8	14	-6
22 Qarabag	10	8	3	1	4	13	21	-8
23 Bodo Glimt	9	8	2	3	3	14	15	-1
24 Benfica	9	8	3	0	5	10	12	-2
25 Marseille	9	8	3	0	5	11	14	-3
26 AEP Paphos	9	8	2	3	3	8	11	-3
27 Saint Gilloise	9	8	3	0	5	8	17	-9
28 PSV Eindhoven	8	8	2	2	4	16	16	0
29 Athletic Bilbao	8	8	2	2	4	9	14	-5
30 Napoli	8	8	2	2	4	9	15	-6
31 FC Copenhagen	8	8	2	2	4	12	21	-9
32 AFC Ajax	6	8	2	0	6	8	21	-13
33 Eintracht Frankfurt	4	8	1	1	6	10	21	-11
34 Slavia Praha	3	8	0	3	5	5	19	-14
35 Villarreal	1	8	0	1	7	5	18	-13
36 FC Kairat Almaty	1	8	0	1	7	7	22	-15

Atalanta Last 6 matches

16/01/2026 19:45

Pisa 1 - 1 Atalanta ITA D1

10/01/2026 19:45

Atalanta 2 - 0 Torino ITA D1

07/01/2026 17:30

Bologna 0 - 2 Atalanta ITA D1

03/01/2026 19:45

Atalanta 1 - 0 AS Roma ITA D1

28/12/2025 19:45

Atalanta 0 - 1 Inter Milan ITA D1

21/12/2025 19:45

Genoa 0 - 1 Atalanta ITA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athletic Bilbao

17/01/2026 15:15

Mallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

13/01/2026 20:00

Cultural Leonesa 3 - 3 Athletic Bilbao SPA CUP

07/01/2026 19:00

FC Barcelona 5 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA SUC

03/01/2026 15:15

Osasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

22/12/2025 20:00

Athletic Bilbao 1 - 2 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

18/12/2025 18:00

Ourense CF 0 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA CUP

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Champions League

Played games

Atalanta

Athletic Bilbao

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (50%)2 (50%)

Atalanta

Recent matches

Athletic Bilbao

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

/Yes

(83%)5 1(17%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Atalanta

Athletic Bilbao

Shots

Atalanta

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

22 total

Avg. 4.40

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 4.50

Atalanta Pass Athletic Bilbao

Total passes

2736

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

1197

Avg. 299 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Atalanta

Played games

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.25

4.50

Corners

5.00

22.17

133

Throw-ins

15.50

2.83

Offsides

0.50

3.00

GK saves

3.25

Atalanta

DISCIPLINARY

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.33

2.00

0.00

0.00

9.67

Fouls

18.75

8.17

Tackles

11.00

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How We Build the Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao on 21 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Champions League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Atalanta's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Champions League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Champions League standings and the UEFA Champions League form table to understand exactly where Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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