The match of the 8th round of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) and Atalanta (Italy) will take place on 28 January at Lotto Park in Brussels. Union Saint-Gilloise vs Atalanta: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise found it difficult to contain Bayern in the previous round. The defeat to Munich (0:2) was the side's fifth in the Champions League 2025/26 group stage. Moreover, the club conceded at least two goals in the matches it lost. The home side failed to score for the first time in four prior Champions League games. Thanks to two wins, the side still has theoretical chances to fight for a playoff spot, but those will disappear if points are dropped, since the gap to 24th place is two points.
- Both Halves To Produce Goals in 5 of the Last 7 Union Saint-Gilloise Matches in the Champions League.
- The Club Conceded At Least Twice in 5 of Its Last 6 Games in This Competition.
- At Home in the Champions League the Side Has a Run of 4 Defeats.
Potential Union Saint-Gilloise Lineup (3-5-2)
Kjell Scherpen – Kevin MacAllister, Christian Burgess, Ross Sykes – Guilherme Smith, Kamil Van De Perre, Adem Zorgane, Anan Halili, Anouar Ait El Hadj – Raoul Floruc, Mohammed Fuseini.
Forward Kevin Rodrigues is injured. Forward Promise David is suspended.
Atalanta
Atalanta's defeat to Athletic (2:3) in the previous round ended the visitors' five-match unbeaten run in the Champions League (4 wins, 1 draw). The side scored at least two goals in the third consecutive match in the competition. Nevertheless, Atalanta's overall scoring figure is fairly modest – 10 goals, a tally exceeded by 21 clubs. In the group standings Atalanta occupy 13th place. The team has secured a playoff spot; a chance to move into the top eight will disappear if they lose in the final round, with other scenarios depending on the results of rival matches.
- At Least Three Goals Were Scored in 11 of Atalanta's Last 13 Champions League Matches.
- Away in This Competition the Side Has Avoided Defeat in 7 of Its Last 9 Matches (5 Wins, 2 Draws).
- The Club Opened the Scoring in 14 of Its Last 18 Away Matches in the Champions League.
Potential Atalanta Lineup (3-4-3)
Marco Carnesecchi – Giorgio Scalvini, Onest Ahanor, Berat Djimsiti – Nicola Zalewski, Ederson, Mario Pašalić, Davide Zappacosta – Charles De Ketelaere, Ademola Lookman, Nikola Krstović.
Midfielder Raul Bellanova is injured.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 10 (International fixtures, 2025/26);
Showed Yellow/Red Cards (Including Second Yellows) – 42;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.2;
Showed Red Cards – 1;
Fouls Average Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 0%.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Atalanta: Match Prediction
Atalanta were one step away from setting a club record for the length of an unbeaten run in the Champions League, but in the previous round the side unexpectedly lost at home as favorites. We do not think this was due to a lack of motivation from the players, who have already secured a place in the playoffs. Additional strain in the current circumstances is unlikely to be desirable, so Atalanta will try to claim a top-eight spot. On the road in the Champions League Atalanta have shown good form, avoiding defeat in 7 of their last 9 matches (5 wins, 2 draws), and one of their defeats was against the reigning champions.
Union Saint-Gilloise still have only faint chances of continuing in the tournament. The home side will push forward in hopes of taking the much-needed three points. However, that will be extremely difficult: at home the club has lost all three matches in the Champions League 2025/26, conceding 11 goals in total. Overall the side has 17 goals conceded, a worse value being recorded by only three opponents. Although Atalanta are not spectacular in attack, finding gaps in such a defense should not pose problems for the visitors.
Prediction: Atalanta To Avoid Defeat And Over 1.5 Goals
