Atalanta vs Chelsea kick-off, date & TV info
Date Tuesday, December 9
Kick-off 8pm
Venue New Balance Arena, Bergamo
Competition Champions League
TV TNT Sports 2
Having gone three games without a win in the Premier League, Chelsea will hope that the Champions League can bring them some respite and victory at Atalanta would bolster their claims of locking down a coveted top-eight finish.
The Blues brushed aside Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in their last Champions League assignment, but they have had plenty of troubles on their travels and Atalanta are never easy to pass at their Bergamo base.
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Atalanta vs Chelsea betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Draw
1pt 27-10 Coral, Ladbrokes
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Marc Cucurella to be shown a card
29-10 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Ademola Lookman first goalscorer
15-2 bet365
Atalanta vs Chelsea preview
Atalanta and Chelsea have both collected ten points from the first five Champions League matchdays to put themselves within touching distance of an all-important top-eight finish.
If Chelsea can turn on the style like they did in beating Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago then they would be worthy favourites to win in Bergamo on Tuesday, but a three-game winless run in the Premier League since has checked their progress.
There was no shame about a 1-1 draw at home league leaders Arsenal, especially as they had Moises Caicedo sent off in the 38rd minute, but Chelsea have been well beaten at Leeds and managed only four shots on target in a drab goalless draw at Bournemouth on Saturday since drawing with the Gunners.
Given the Cherries had lost four of their previous five, it was a bitterly disappointing result for Enzo Maresca’s men, although the sight of Cole Palmer making his first start since September 20 will have been a huge positive for the Italian.
However, Palmer has not made the trip to Bergamo and Chelsea’s two away games in the Champions League have seen them lose 3-1 at Bayern Munich and draw 2-2 with Qarabag.
Atalanta are having a miserable time of things in Serie A, where they are 12th following seven draws in 14 matches, but they have been much more like their usual selves in the Champions League.
Raffaele Palladino has presided over three wins in five matches since replacing Ivan Juric in the hotseat, which includes a 3-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Atalanta’s sole defeat in this season’s Champions League came away to European champions PSG and they are usually hard to budge at their Bergamo base.
The Italians have lost only one of their last ten home matches and four clean sheets in their last six shows just how much Chelsea will need Enzo Ferndanez and Estevao to create chances in the absence of Palmer.
There have been only 11 goals in Atalanta’s five league-phase matches to date and the possibility of a low-scoring clash only enhance the chances of a draw.
Card could be calling for Cucurella
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has yet to pick up a booking in this season’s Champions League but his tally of 12 fouls in four appearances makes him the joint-worst offender in the competition.
Cucurella has collected five cards in 17 domestic appearances for the Blues, however, and Atalanta have some tricky attacking players who will test his patience.
Ademola may be the man for Atalanta
Former Everton, Fulham and Leicester player Ademola Lookman has taken his game to new heights since joining Atalanta in 2022, scoring 55 goals and registering 26 assists in 132 appearances in Italy.
Lookman had a mixed start to the season under Juric but he is thriving under new boss Palladino, scoring in two of his last three appearances to suggest that he has rediscovered his spark.
Atalanta vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Under 2.5 goals
Atalanta’s five Champions League matches have featured a total of 11 goals and three clean sheets in their last four suggests that they could frustrate the Blues.
Marc Cucurella to commit two or more fouls
The Chelsea full-back has committed 12 fouls in four Champions League appearances this season, six of which came in a 2-2 draw away to Qarabag.
Estevao to have one or more shots on target
The Brazilian has scored in Chelsea’s last three European games and should be raring to go after playing only 14 minutes from the bench in Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth.
Pays out at 13-2 with bet365
Key stats for Atalanta vs Chelsea
♦ Atalanta have drawn four of their last seven home matches
♦ Chelsea have won only one of their last four away games
♦ Atalanta have kept three straight clean sheets in the Champions League
♦ Both teams have scored in only one of Atalanta’s last six fixtures at home
♦ All six of Atalanta’s Champions League goals this season have come in the second half
Atalanta vs Chelsea betting odds
Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Atalanta vs Chelsea in the Champions League. Here are the latest odds for Tuesday’s match.
MarketOddsAtalanta23-10Chelsea21-20Draw5-2
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Atalanta vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups
Atalanta
Former Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana and left-back Mitchel Bakker are the only confirmed absentees for the Serie A side.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Scamacca.
Subs: Pasalic, Zappacosta, Musah, Kolasinac, Krstovic, Samardzic, Scalvini, Maldini.
Chelsea
Moises Caicedo is available as his suspension applies only to Premier League fixtures, but Liam Delap is unlikely to feature after being forced off in Saturday’s draw at Bournemouth. Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo remain sidelined. Cole Palmer is also set to miss the trip having only recently returned from injury.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, James; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
Subs: Santos, Acheampong, Hato, Garnacho, Gittens, Guiu, Badiashile, Buonanotte.
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FAQs for Atalanta vs Chelsea
When is Atalanta vs Chelsea in the Champions League?
The match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday, December 9.
Where is Atalanta vs Chelsea being played?
Tuesday’s Champions League fixture is taking place at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
Where can I watch Atalanta vs Chelsea?
There is live coverage of Atalanta vs Chelsea on TNT Sports 2.
What is the match betting for Atalanta vs Chelsea?
Chelsea are 21-20 for victory at Atalanta, who are 23-10 to make the most of home advantage. The draw is available at 5-2.
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