Atalanta vs Sturm Graz prediction 21.01.2025 | Champions League
Atalanta
Kick off:
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SK Sturm Graz
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1.20
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8.05
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16.50
Contents
- Competition: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, 21st January, 2025
- Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo)
Atalanta became one of the best Italian teams in recent years, and they are only getting better as time progresses. This year, La Dea were excellent but ruined the impression with the last few games as they failed to win the last five matches in all competitions. However, they are still in third place with 43 points from 21 matches - seven away from the first place. In the Champions League, La Dea are doing a very good job as they are in 13th place with 11 points. With good results in the remaining games, they could reach the top 8, which are just two points away. If they reach it, they would avoid playing an extra duel in the 1/16 Finals.
Sturm Graz managed to win the title last season after a 12-year wait. And this season, they are doing great once again, as they are sitting at the top of the league's table with 36 points from 16 matches. However, their performances in the Champions League weren't impressive, considering they won just three points in six rounds. Right now, they are five points away from 24th place, and their chances of securing the next phase are almost zero.
Atalanta vs Sturm Graz pick: Under 3.5 goals
Atalanta are in really bad form, having failed to win in the last five games in all competitions. During that time, they scored just four goals - 0.8 per game. That is well below their season's average, and at this moment, it is unreal to expect a great offensive display against a team that will most likely try with a defensive approach.
Sturm Graz only scored four goals in six CL games so far - 0.67 per game. So, we do not really believe in their offense away from home against Atalanta.
While we believe that Atalanta are a better team, we are reluctant to take a bet on them with a -1.5/2 AH due to their poor form. Considering all the above, we believe that an under 3.5 goals bet is the safest option for this Champions League match.
Atalanta vs SK Sturm Graz Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Atalanta
1 : 0
SK Sturm Graz
Europa League
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SK Sturm Graz
2 : 2
Atalanta
Europa League
Atalanta team news
After a 3:2 loss against Napoli, coach Gasperini spoke to the media. He said it was a tough pill to swallow because they played really well and deserved more. "We have to focus on our journey, and perhaps today, we paid a heavy price. In other games, we were luckier, but overall, I saw a great performance," the coach added.
The players who missed the previous games with injuries should remain sidelined - Odilon Kossounou, Juan Cuadrado, and Gianluca Scamacca.
Last matches of Atalanta
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Atalanta
2 : 3
Napoli
Serie A
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Atalanta
1 : 1
Juventus
Serie A
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Udinese
0 : 0
Atalanta
Serie A
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Inter Milan
2 : 0
Atalanta
Super Cup
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Lazio
1 : 1
Atalanta
Serie A
Atalanta lineup
Goalkeeper
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29
Marco Carnesecchi
Defenders
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42
Giorgio Scalvini
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19
Berat Djimsiti
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23
Sead Kolasinac
Midfielders
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77
Davide Zappacosta
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15
Marten de Roon
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8
Mario Pasalic
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13
Ederson
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22
Matteo Ruggeri
Forwards
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32
Mateo Retegui
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11
Ademola Lookman
Sturm Graz team news
Unlike Atalanta, which had a tough schedule, Sturm Graz had extra time to prepare for this game as they are on a winter break. In four friendlies, they weren't impressive, as they recorded one win, one draw, and two losses.
Alexandar Borkovic and Martin Kern, who missed the previous games, should remain sidelined for this match as well.
Last matches of SK Sturm Graz
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SK Sturm Graz
0 : 2
Rijeka
Club Friendlies 3
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SK Sturm Graz
1 : 1
Orijent 1919
Club Friendlies 3
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SK Sturm Graz
0 : 1
Grasshopper
Club Friendlies 3
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SK Sturm Graz
2 : 1
Lugano
Club Friendlies 3
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Lille
3 : 2
SK Sturm Graz
Champions League
SK Sturm Graz lineup
Goalkeeper
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53
Daniil Khudyakov
Defenders
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22
Jusuf Gazibegovic
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47
Emanuel Aiwu
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35
Niklas Geyrhofer
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24
Dimitri Lavalee
Midfielders
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8
Malick Yalcouye
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10
Otar Kiteishvili
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21
Tochi Chukwuani
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15
William Boving
Forwards
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18
Mika Biereth
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20
Seedy Jatta
3 Reasons why we should see fewer than four goals
- Atalanta scored only four goals in the last five games
- Sturm Graz were under 3.5 goals in five out of six CL games
- Sturm Graz scored just four goals in six CL games
Main prediction Atalanta - SK Sturm Graz
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.84
Additional predictions
Atalanta & SK Sturm Graz current standing in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 - 1 | +12 | 18 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 - 7 | +14 | 15 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 2 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 5 | +7 | 13 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 - 3 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 | Inter | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 1 | +6 | 13 |
| 7 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 13 |
| 8 | LOSC Lille | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 7 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 - 9 | +9 | 12 |
| 10 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 - 8 | +9 | 12 |
| 11 | Atlético Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 - 10 | +4 | 12 |
| 12 | Milan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 12 |
| 13 | Atalanta | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 4 | +9 | 11 |
| 14 | Juventus | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 11 |
| 15 | Benfica | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 16 | Monaco | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 10 | +2 | 10 |
| 17 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 10 |
| 18 | Feyenoord | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 10 |
| 19 | Club Brugge | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 20 | Real Madrid | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 - 11 | +1 | 9 |
| 21 | Celtic | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 - 10 | 0 | 9 |
| 22 | Manchester City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 8 |
| 23 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 8 |
| 24 | Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 - 15 | -5 | 8 |
| 25 | Paris Saint Germain | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 26 | VfB Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 12 | -3 | 7 |
| 27 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 - 13 | -8 | 4 |
| 28 | Sparta Praha | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 - 18 | -11 | 4 |
| 29 | Sturm Graz | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 3 |
| 30 | Girona | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 3 |
| 31 | Crvena Zvezda | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 - 19 | -9 | 3 |
| 32 | Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 - 18 | -15 | 3 |
| 33 | Bologna | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 2 |
| 34 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 - 13 | -7 | 0 |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 - 21 | -16 | 0 |
| 36 | Young Boys | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 - 22 | -19 | 0 |