Atalanta vs Athletic Club Prediction (21.01.2026)

Although somewhat surprising, Atalanta is in fifth place in the standings and has an excellent opportunity to secure a spot in the top eight. Their schedule also looks favorable, as their last two matches are against completely manageable opponents, the first of which is Athletic Bilbao.

The Spanish team shows serious inconsistencies both in La Liga and in the Champions League. In the tournament, they have only one win from six matches played, and they have scored just four goals, which clearly highlights their attacking problems. This makes their task even more difficult when visiting a solid home team.

This season, Atalanta is not a team that necessarily seeks routs, but often takes what it needs with controlled and pragmatic play. Especially at home, the team looks solid, having five wins in their last six matches across all competitions. Given Athletic Bilbao's poor scoring and the hosts' stability, my expectations are for Atalanta to win without conceding a goal.

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