Atalanta have struggled with form in the Champions League, but can overtake Villarreal with a win and book a spot in the knockout rounds.

Statistics

• Atalanta have won their last 5 matches in Serie A.
• Atalanta have won 1 of their last 7 matches in Champions League.
• Villarreal have lost 3 of their last 4 matches in all competitions.

 

Head to Head

Atalanta drew 2-2 at Villarreal in September with Robin Gosens scoring a late equaliser in the 83rd minute.

Atalanta Form

Atalanta have won one of their opening five games in the UEFA Champions League. They drew 3-3 at Young Boys in their previous match and can qualify for the knockout rounds if they defeat Villarreal tonight

Atalanta won 2-1 at Cagliari, 5-2 against Spezia, 1-0 at Juventus, 4-0 against Venezia and 3-2 at Napoli with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Merih Demiral and Remo Freuler all on target for Atalanta

 

Atalanta Injuries & Team News

Matteo Lovato and Robin Gosens are injured and out

 

Villarreal Form

Villarreal have lost three of their last four games in all competitions.

Unai Emery’s side returned to domestic with a 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.

 

Villarreal Injuries & Team News

Serge Aurier is out and ineligible.

Young forward Yeremi Pino is suspended for the game but Arnaut Danjuma could return after missing out against Sevilla.

 

Prediction- Atalanta Win or Draw