Competition: Champions League
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Kick-off Time: 17:45 (UK time)
Venue: Gewiss Stadium
Live Stream (UK): TNT Sports
Atalanta face a daunting task on Wednesday night as they welcome Borussia Dortmund to Bergamo needing to overturn a two-goal deficit to keep their Champions League campaign alive. A 2-0 defeat in last week’s first leg has left the Italian side with a mountain to climb. Meanwhile, Dortmund arrive knowing that a place in the last 16 is firmly within their grasp.
Despite finishing above Dortmund in the league phase, Atalanta were comprehensively beaten in Germany. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier sealed the win for the Bundesliga outfit. La Dea struggled to impose themselves, managing just seven shots in a subdued European display.
However, Raffaele Palladino’s side are unbeaten at home in domestic matches in 2026, collecting eight wins and two draws. They underlined their credentials on Sunday by coming from behind to beat Napoli. Second-half headers from Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic secured a statement win as Atalanta continued to push towards the Serie A top four.
Dortmund, meanwhile, also showed resilience at the weekend, rescuing a late 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig to maintain pressure near the top of the Bundesliga. History is firmly on Dortmund’s side heading into the second leg. The German club will aim to reach the Champions League last 16 for the seventh time in eight seasons.
All odds are courtesy of betfred, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Odds updated on February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bet responsibly and only stake what you can afford.
BTTS looks well supported by the recent scoring trend on both teams. Atalanta have scored in 4 of their last 5 games and their home form has been impressive lately. Meanwhile, Dortmund are showing the same pattern was they have scored in five of their last six. Atalanta pose a big threat at home, while Dortmund’s attack is in a good shape. As a result, it sets up neatly for goals at both ends.
Atalanta have been in great form in the Serie A this year. However, they will need to translate it into a big Champions League performance here. Meanwhile, Dortmund have not been at their best in away games this season in the Champions League. They conceded four goals each against Manchester City and Juventus on their travels. As a result, we are backing Atalanta to Win here.
Here are a few betting trends worth knowing for the Atalanta BC vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League match before you lock in your picks.
Injuries and rotations can drastically alter how a match plays out, especially when it comes to BTTS, totals and goalscorer markets. As a result, let’s take a look at the team news for Atalanta BC vs Borussia Dortmund.
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | Giacomo Raspadori | Out | Injury |
| Atalanta | Charles De Ketelaere | Out | Injury |
| Borussia Dortmund | Niklas Sule | Out | Injury |
| Borussia Dortmund | Filippo Mane | Out | Injury |
Check the confirmed lineups for Atalanta BC vs Borussia Dortmund 60–75 minutes before kickoff. These are essential for betting props, goalscorers, BTTS and totals. Confirmed lineups and formation changes can significantly impact these markets, so we always recommend waiting for playing XI announcements before placing those bets.
Atalanta BC vs Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 5:45 p.m (London Time) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The match will be played at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy.
Date
February 25, 2026
Time
5:45 PM (London time)
Stadium
Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo, Italy)
Broadcast
TNT Sports
