The match of Matchday 8 of the group stage of the Champions League 2025/26 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 offer anything to Bayern Munich in the last round. The 0:2 defeat was the club's fifth in the group stage of the Champions League 2025/26, and the home side conceded at least two goals in each of those losses. The home side also failed to score for the first time in four previous Champions League matches. Thanks to two victories, Union Saint-Gilloise still retain theoretical chances of fighting for a play-off spot, but those chances will vanish if points are dropped, since the gap from 24th place is two points.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Union Saint-Gilloise's last 7 Champions League matches.
- The club conceded at least twice in 5 of its previous 6 matches in this competition.
- At home in the Champions League the Belgians have a run of 4 defeats.
Potential Union Saint-Gilloise Lineup (3-5-2)
Kjell Scherpen – Kevin Mac Allister, Christian Burgess, Ross Sykes – Guilherme Smith, Kamil Van De Perre, Adem Zorgane, Anan Halili, Anuar Ait El Hadj – Raoul Floruc, Promise David.
Forward Kevin Rodriguez is injured.
Atalanta
Atalanta's defeat in the last round to Athletic (2:3) ended the visitors' five-match unbeaten run in the Champions League (four wins, one draw). The visiting team scored at least two goals in a third successive match in the competition. Nevertheless, Atalanta have a rather modest goals tally – 10 goals – which is better than only 21 clubs. In the group standings the club coached by Raffaele Palladino occupy 13th place. Any chance of moving into the top eight will disappear if the club loses in the final round; other scenarios depend 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 team has not lost in 7 of its last 9 matches (5 wins, 2 draws).
- The club opened the scoring in 14 of its previous 18 away matches in the Champions League.
Potential Atalanta Lineup (3-4-3)
Marco Carnesecchi – Odilon Kossounou, Sead Kolasinac, Berat Djimsiti – Nicola Zalewski, Ederson, Marten de Roon, Davide Zappacosta – Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, Ademola Lookman.
Midfielder Raul Bellanova is injured.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (including second yellows) – 42;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 4.2;
Red Cards – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 0%.
Union Saint-Gilloise Vs Atalanta: Match Prediction
Atalanta were one step away from setting their record for the longest unbeaten run in the Champions League, but in the last round the visiting team unexpectedly lost at home while being favorites. We do not think this was due to complacency from the visitors, who have already secured participation in the play-offs. An extra burden in the current circumstances is unlikely to be welcome, so Raffaele Palladino's squad will try to secure a place in the top eight. Away in the Champions League Atalanta show good form, remaining unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 matches (5 wins, 2 draws), and one of the defeats was to the reigning champion.
Union Saint-Gilloise still retain faint hopes of continuing in the competition. The home team will push forward in search of the vital 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 home side have 17 goals conceded, a worse record than only three opponents. Although Atalanta are not spectacular in attack, finding gaps in such a defense should not pose a major problem for the visitors.
Prediction: Atalanta To Win Or Draw And Over 1.5 Goals
