Bayern Munich vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (18 March)

Announced as the favorite of this double confrontation before the first leg, Bayern Munich fully assumed its status last week by going to offer a real recital Tuesday evening on the field of Atalanta Bergamo 1-6. A one-sided match which could have ended with an even heavier score. Consequently, the difference seems to have been made in this double confrontation for this team which had already shone during the league phase with 7 victories won in 8 matches. The Germans had only been beaten by Arsenal 3-1 and were therefore able to take 2nd place in the regular season, thus establishing themselves as one of the great contenders for the final victory. In the Bundesliga, Vincent Kompany's men have also taken a very big option on the title since they are 11 points ahead of their first pursuer before the trip to Bayer Leverkusen next weekend. Before that, the Bavarians remained on 5 consecutive victories in the championship. Atalanta Bergamo, for its part, should therefore see its European road end on the pitch of the Allianz Arena this season.

Very largely dominated in the first leg at home 1-6, the Italians clearly do not have the cards in hand to hope to reverse the situation especially as the score could have been even more severe. In the previous round, the Dea had already lost in the first leg but it was away, on the field of Dortmund 2-0 before being able to snatch qualification on the return leg in front of their home crowd 4-1. In the league phase, the Bergamasques took the final 15th place in the standings, finishing with 2 defeats against Bilbao 2-3 and Union Saint-Gilloise 1-0 in January. Furthermore, in Serie A, the Lombards are still out of the top 6 after their draw against Udinese 2-2. On Saturday, they will travel to Inter. 

The first leg left some marks on the Munich squad. Indeed, goalkeeper No. 2 Urbig came out injured at the end of the match, as did playmaker Musiala and the unfortunate full-back Davies who had a series of physical problems. On top of that, Japanese international defender Ito and veteran goalkeeper Neuer also have to throw in the towel. Finally, the excellent Olise (10 goals, 16 assists in the Bundesliga, 3 goals, 5 assists in C1) and executive midfielder Kimmich will be suspended after being warned last week. Preserved in the first leg, the unstoppable Harry Kane, who already has 30 goals to his name in the league and 8 in C1, could start this time. The Colombian Luis Diaz (14 goals, 11 assists in the league; 3 goals and 2 assists in C1) and the very good Gnabry (6 goals, 6 assists, 2 goals, 3 assists in C1) will be available.

As in the first leg, the starting striker De Ketelaere (3 goals and 3 assists in SA) and the winter recruit Raspadori (1 goal and 1 assist in 4 SA matches) will have to watch this part of the stands. Potential starting midfielder Ederson is also on the floor at the moment. However, the return of starting defender Scalvini, who was suspended during the first leg, is planned. The star striker of this team, Scamacca (8 goals in Serie A), could not do anything to prevent his team from sinking last week. It was midfielder Pasalic who saved the honor last Tuesday by scoring his team's only goal at the end of added time. Striker Krstovic (7 goals and 4 assists in SA) and winger Zalewski (2 goals and 4 assists in SA) will likely be available. 

• Summary: FC Bayern München played against Atalanta in 1 matches this season.
• Bayern Munich Feedinco Rating: 7.07
• Atalanta Feedinco Rating: 6.78