Atalanta VS Arsenal - Prediction

Tonight, Italian club Atalanta BC will welcome Arsenal at Gewiss Stadium in a highly anticipated match as both teams kick off their new Champions League campaign. Atalanta have been consistent in Serie A throughout the years and finished fourth last season, qualifying for the Champions League after a few seasons. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been one of the title contenders in the Premier League under Mikel Arteta. They returned to the Champions League last year and signed off from the quarterfinal when Bayern Munich defeated them on a 3-2 aggregate. However, the Arteta boys are on a new mission , And They have had a great start to the Premier League's new season. Let's see how far they can go in the new era of the Champions League.

Stats&Facts

• It will be the Very first meeting between Atalanta and Arsenal in any competition. In fact, it will only be the fifth meeting for Atalanta against an English opponent in European competitions.
• Arsenal have lost Each of their last three visits to Italy in the Champions League. However, it will be their first visit to Italy since 2013.
• Arsenal have won each of their last six opening games in European competitions.
• Arsenal have conceded only one goal in their first four games in the EPL, while Atalanta conceded eight goals.

Team News

Arsenal's midfielder Declan Rice missed a game due to a suspension in the Premier League. However, he Is eligible to play in the Champions League tonight against Atalanta. Unfortunately, captain Martin Odegaard will miss the match due to an ankle injury. New signing Riccardo Calafiori has returned to the squad Following his calf injury. " Riccardo [Calafiori] was able to train today, so he will be available. He is in the squad, and That’s great news because as we all know We’ve been quite short in the past few weeks, " Confirmed Arteta. As for Atalanta, Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini are the long-term absentees for the Italian side. Rafael Toloi and Ben Godfrey missed Atalanta's last league games and are still uncertain Ahead of Tonight's Champions League clash. Possible Lineup for Atalanta BC: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Raya; Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Bukayo Saka, Trossard, Sterling; Kai Havertz

Prediction: Atalanta 1-2 Arsenal

Atalanta are having A difficult time in Serie A, conceding eight goals in just four games. But they still can hurt Arsenal tonight as they are the home and will get massive home support. Yet we pick Arsenal as the favorite. The Gunners are in a flying form and can destroy Atalanta.

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