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

Betiball's prediction for Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao on 21 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 vs Athletic Bilbao: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2026 16:00

Atalanta
2 - 3
Finished
Athletic Bilbao
90+5' event Marco Carnesecchi
88' event Nikola Krstovic
82' event Kamal Deen Sulemana / Bernasconi Lorenzo
76' event Lazar Samardzic / Davide Zappacosta
76' event Honest Ahanor / Sead Kolasinac
66' event Ademola Lookman / Nicola Zalewski
66' event Nikola Krstovic / Gianluca Scamacca
16' event Gianluca Scamacca
event 81' Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
event 74' Robert Navarro
event 70' Nico Serrano
event 68' Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
event 59' Mikel Vesga / Mikel Jauregizar
event 59' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Alejandro Rego
event 58' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
event 54' Mikel Jauregizar
event 46' Oihan Sancet / Adama Boiro
event 22' Daniel Vivian Moreno
90+5' event Marco Carnesecchi
event 81' Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
88' event Nikola Krstovic
event 74' Robert Navarro
82' event Kamal Deen Sulemana / Bernasconi Lorenzo
event 70' Nico Serrano
76' event Lazar Samardzic / Davide Zappacosta
event 68' Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
76' event Honest Ahanor / Sead Kolasinac
event 59' Mikel Vesga / Mikel Jauregizar
66' event Ademola Lookman / Nicola Zalewski
event 59' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Alejandro Rego
66' event Nikola Krstovic / Gianluca Scamacca
event 58' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
16' event Gianluca Scamacca
event 54' Mikel Jauregizar
event 46' Oihan Sancet / Adama Boiro
event 22' Daniel Vivian Moreno
Atalanta Atalanta
Substitutions
#7 Kamal Deen Sulemana
#69 Honest Ahanor
#90 Nikola Krstovic
#11 Ademola Lookman
#10 Lazar Samardzic
#8 Mario Pasalic
#42 Giorgio Scalvini
#31 Francesco Rossi
#57 Marco Sportiello
#70 Daniel Maldini
#4 Isak Hien
#6 Yunus Musah
Atalanta Atalanta Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
14Shots4
4Shots on Goal3
8Fouls16
5Corner Kick2
16Free kick8
4Offside1
1Yellow card2
1Aerial6
0Save2
8Successful Tackles13
17Interceptions15
26Long pass21
2Assist3
11Successful center3
5Substitution5
7Shots off goal1
1Hit The Post0
13Head Success12
3Blocked0
7Tackle13
4Dribbles6
20Throw-in14
670Passes293
118Attacks97
58Dangerous attacks17
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
3BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed0
9ShotsInsideBox4
5ShotsOutsideBox1
49DuelsWon45
1.99ExpectedGoals1.74
1.66xGOpenPlay1.74
1.99xGNonPenalty1.74
1.96xGOT2
35Touches In Opposition Box11
28AccurateCrosses5
34GroundDuelsWon34
15AerialDuelsWon11
16Clearances36
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#16 Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
#6 Mikel Vesga
#8 Oihan Sancet
#12 Jesus Areso
#22 Nico Serrano
#27 Alex Padilla
#34 Jon De Luis
#26 Mikel Santos
#35 Ibon Sanchez
#33 Adrian Perez
#44 Selton Sanchez
#31 Asier Hierro
Commentary
90+5' Marco Carnesecchi - Atalanta receive a yellow card
88' Goal! Nikola Krstovic - Atalanta
82' Atalanta — substitution: Kamal Deen Sulemana / Bernasconi Lorenzo
81' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
76' Atalanta — substitution: Lazar Samardzic / Davide Zappacosta
76' Atalanta — substitution: Honest Ahanor / Sead Kolasinac
74' Goal! Robert Navarro - Athletic Bilbao
70' Goal! Nico Serrano - Athletic Bilbao
68' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
66' Atalanta — substitution: Ademola Lookman / Nicola Zalewski
66' Atalanta — substitution: Nikola Krstovic / Gianluca Scamacca
59' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Mikel Vesga / Mikel Jauregizar
59' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Alejandro Rego
58' Goal! Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez - Athletic Bilbao
54' Mikel Jauregizar - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
46' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Oihan Sancet / Adama Boiro
22' Daniel Vivian Moreno - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
16' Goal! Gianluca Scamacca - Atalanta

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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