Champions League – Atalanta vs Manchester United: Betting Preview

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Italy as Manchester United lock horns with Atalanta in another Champions League clash.

Thanks to Ronaldo’s last-gasp winner, Manchester United defeated their Italian foes 3-2 last time out at Old Trafford. But with home advantage on Atalanta’s side this time, La Dea are out for revenge.

Just two points are all that lie between the two clubs in Group F. Manchester United hold top spot, having managed six points from three games. Atalanta, in contrast, are third on four points.

Stats and facts for Atalanta and Manchester United.

Facts are calculated for Champions League

• Atalanta scored in the last 17 of 19 matches;
• Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Atalanta’s last 3 of 5 matches;
• Atalanta conceded in the last 5 of 7 matches.

• Manchester United has lost the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
• Manchester United has lost in the last 4 of 5 matches when playing away;
• Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Manchester United’s last 12 of 14 matches;
• Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Manchester United’s last 10 matches in the row.

Lineup Atalanta vs Manchester United

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Current form — Atalanta v. Manchester United

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

La Dea are in a nice flow

It has been up and down for Atalanta going into this match as league results offer little sense of progress. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Udinese. They went on to beat Sampdoria 3-1, before sharing the spoils with Lazio in a 2-2 draw.

The Red Devils hope to boost points tally

Results have been a bit up and down for Manchester United recently. In their last 3 matches, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side beat Atalanta 3-2 before losing 5-0 to Liverpool. They beat Tottenham 3-0 last time out.

Atalanta v. Manchester United — fixture history

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Manchester United usually come out on the top

The last match between these two clubs was a Champions League match back on 20 October 2021 and saw Manchester United claim a 3-2 victory.

Atalanta enter the match against Manchester United with a 0-0-1 record in their previous 1 encounter in the Champions League. This amounts to a 0% winning ratio for Atalanta, with Manchester United victorious in 100% of the last 1 encounter.

Full Time Betting

The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. Betting on Atalanta will payout at 3.05. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 4.00 on offer, while an away win for Manchester United pays out at 2.45.

BTTS

Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match seeing both teams score (BTTS) is likely. Odds are available at 1.44 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 2.88

Over/Under Betting

The bookies seem to think this match will see plenty of goals and betting on over 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.50. Should you prefer a low-scoring bet your best odds are 2.75 for under 2.5 goals.

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