Atalanta – Athletic Bilbao: Atalanta’s chance to strike 
Atalanta host a shaky Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Seven games without a win against Spanish sides in Europe hangs over them — and this looks like the perfect moment to end that run. The Italians have been grinding out results since that opening defeat, while the Basques arrive to Lombardy with one win in six and three European games without a goal.
Atalanta: solid in Europe, frustrated in Serie A 
The Dea kept their 2026 unbeaten run alive with a draw at Pisa, even if conceding a late lead left a sour taste. That slip has dented their top-six push in Serie A, but the Champions League paints a different picture. After getting turned over by PSG on day one (4-0), Atalanta haven’t lost in five straight and sit fifth in the group. With 13 points they have Liverpool, Dortmund and Tottenham breathing down their necks, but they still control their fate. Odd stat: all eight Atalanta goals so far in this phase came after halftime. They grow into games — and against an opponent lately reduced to ten men or short on ideas, that could matter. There’s also the small psychological hurdle: Atalanta haven’t beaten a Spanish club since 2020. Still, facing an Athletic in freefall, this is as good a chance as they’ll get.
Athletic Bilbao: defence in freefall 
Athletic are in a mess. They’ve shipped at least three goals in each of their last three matches: a 5-0 hammering by Barcelona in the Super Cup, 4-3 in the Cup, then 3-2 at Mallorca. They’re eight games without a win in 90 minutes and have failed to score in Europe in their last three outings. With just five points they’re out of the top‑8 fight and realistically scrap for lower positions. Their away form in Europe is troubling: beaten 4-1 at Dortmund, 2-0 at Newcastle, then a dull 0-0 in Prague. One goal scored, six conceded. Going to Bergamo in that state is asking for trouble.
Likely lineups
Atalanta :
Carnesecchi ; Kossounou, Hien, Kolasinac ; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi ; De Ketelaere, Pasalic ; Scamacca
Athletic Bilbao :
Simon ; Areso, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche ; Jauregizar, Ruiz De Galarreta ; Berenguer, Sancet, N. Williams ; Guruzeta
What to take away
- Atalanta haven’t lost since the opening match.
- Athletic Bilbao have gone three European games without scoring.
- The Basques shipped 11 goals across their last three outings.
- The Dea haven’t beaten a Spanish club since 2019‑20.
- Atalanta sit fifth but have Liverpool, Dortmund and Tottenham right behind them.
Football Prediction Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao
Atalanta to win
Form points clearly to Atalanta.
Athletic concede too often and can’t finish when it matters.
Expect Atalanta to exploit those holes, extend their strong European run and push the Basques closer to the exit.
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