Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao predictions, Jan 21, 2026

UEFA Champions League, on Wednesday,

Atalanta

Athletic Bilbao

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As Atalanta prepares to host Athletic Bilbao on January 21, 2026, both teams come into this UEFA Champions League clash with contrasting recent performances. Atalanta has shown formidable form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline. This strong run has helped them solidify their position in the competition, making them formidable opponents on home turf.

In contrast, Athletic Bilbao has struggled, managing just 1 victory in their last 5 games. Their recent form raises questions about their consistency, particularly in front of goal, which has hindered their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Bilbao will need to tighten their defensive organization and find a way to break down Atalanta’s resilient backline if they hope to emerge from this encounter with a positive result.

With bookmakers favoring Atalanta at odds of 1.9 compared to Bilbao’s 4.13, the probabilities indicate a 51.8% chance of a home victory. However, football remains unpredictable, and Bilbao will be eager to defy the odds. While Atalanta has the advantage, a focused performance from the visitors could lead to a competitive match.

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Atalanta
50.3%
Draw
26.8%
Athletic
22.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of UEFA Champions League Atalanta: 1.13% Ath Bilbao: 0.72%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.85 3.65 4.45
betsson 1.92 3.65 4.1
MarathonBet 1.98 3.59 4.31
WilliamHill 1.91 3.4 3.9
Pinnacle 1.92 3.69 4.18
Best for US Customers 1.87 3.5 4

Latest Results

10.01.26 Atalanta – Torino FC – 2:0
07.01.26 Bologna FC – Atalanta – 0:2
03.01.26 Atalanta – AS Roma – 1:0
28.12.25 Atalanta – Inter Milan – 0:1
21.12.25 Genoa CFC – Atalanta – 0:1
13.01.26 Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa – Athletic Bilbao – 3:4 ET
07.01.26 FC Barcelona – Athletic Bilbao – 5:0
03.01.26 Osasuna – Athletic Bilbao – 1:1
22.12.25 Athletic Bilbao – RCD Espanyol – 1:2
18.12.25 Ourense CF – Athletic Bilbao – 0:1 ET

Facts

  • Atalanta is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, Athletic has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Athletic has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Atalanta is a strong favorite.
  • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.
  • Standings

    League phase

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 6 6 0 0 17:1 16 18
    2 Bayern Munich 6 5 0 1 18:7 11 15
    3 PSG 6 4 1 1 19:8 11 13
    4 Manchester City 6 4 1 1 12:6 6 13
    5 Atalanta 6 4 1 1 8:6 2 13
    6 Inter 6 4 0 2 12:4 8 12
    7 Real Madrid 6 4 0 2 13:7 6 12
    8 Atl. Madrid 6 4 0 2 15:12 3 12
    9 Liverpool 6 4 0 2 11:8 3 12
    10 Dortmund 6 3 2 1 19:13 6 11
    11 Tottenham 6 3 2 1 13:7 6 11
    12 Newcastle 6 3 1 2 13:6 7 10
    13 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 13:8 5 10
    14 Sporting CP 6 3 1 2 12:8 4 10
    15 Barcelona 6 3 1 2 14:11 3 10
    16 Marseille 6 3 0 3 11:8 3 9
    17 Juventus 6 2 3 1 12:10 2 9
    18 Galatasaray 6 3 0 3 8:8 0 9
    19 Monaco 6 2 3 1 7:8 -1 9
    20 Bayer Leverkusen 6 2 3 1 10:12 -2 9
    21 PSV 6 2 2 2 15:11 4 8
    22 Qarabag 6 2 1 3 10:13 -3 7
    23 Napoli 6 2 1 3 6:11 -5 7
    24 FC Copenhagen 6 2 1 3 10:16 -6 7
    25 Benfica 6 2 0 4 6:8 -2 6
    26 Pafos 6 1 3 2 4:9 -5 6
    27 Royale Union SG 6 2 0 4 7:15 -8 6
    28 Ath Bilbao 6 1 2 3 4:9 -5 5
    29 Olympiacos Piraeus 6 1 2 3 6:13 -7 5
    30 Eintracht Frankfurt 6 1 1 4 8:16 -8 4
    31 Club Brugge KV 6 1 1 4 8:16 -8 4
    32 Bodo/Glimt 6 0 3 3 9:13 -4 3
    33 Slavia Prague 6 0 3 3 2:11 -9 3
    34 Ajax 6 1 0 5 5:18 -13 3
    35 Villarreal 6 0 1 5 4:13 -9 1
    36 Kairat Almaty 6 0 1 5 4:15 -11 1

    UEFA Champions League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 2.86 (35.93%)

    2. Bayern Munich: 9.83 (10.46%)

    3. Barcelona: 10.13 (10.15%)

    4. Real Madrid: 11.13 (9.23%)

    5. Chelsea: 18.33 (5.61%)

    6. Tottenham: 48.67 (2.11%)

    7. Newcastle Utd: 48.67 (2.11%)

    8. PSG: 54.02 (1.9%)

    9. Napoli: 55.33 (1.86%)

    10. Dortmund: 66.33 (1.55%)

    11. Manchester City: 69.08 (1.49%)

    12. Liverpool: 70.5 (1.46%)

    13. Inter: 76.33 (1.35%)

    14. Atl. Madrid: 77.17 (1.33%)

    15. Atalanta: 91.33 (1.13%)

    16. Marseille: 94.67 (1.09%)

    17. Monaco: 100.33 (1.02%)

    18. Juventus: 100.33 (1.02%)

    19. Bayer Leverkusen: 108.67 (0.95%)

    20. PSV: 112.83 (0.91%)

    21. Galatasaray: 121.17 (0.85%)

    22. Sporting CP: 125.33 (0.82%)

    23. Benfica: 133.67 (0.77%)

    24. Ath Bilbao: 142 (0.72%)

    25. Eintracht Frankfurt: 150.33 (0.68%)

    26. Club Brugge: 200.33 (0.51%)

    27. Olympiacos Piraeus: 233.67 (0.44%)

    28. FC Copenhagen: 233.67 (0.44%)

    29. Royale Union SG: 317 (0.32%)

    30. Bodo/Glimt: 317 (0.32%)

    31. Qarabag Agdam: 317 (0.32%)

    32. Villarreal: 400.33 (0.26%)

    33. Ajax: 400.33 (0.26%)

    34. Slavia Prague: 400.33 (0.26%)

    35. Pafos: 400.33 (0.26%)

    36. Kairat Almaty: 983.67 (0.1%)

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