Atalanta BC vs Chelsea F.C. Prediction 9 December 2025

Atalanta may have slipped into mid-table anonymity in Serie A, but their continental form has been far more convincing. A heavy 4–0 defeat to PSG in the opening round seemed to galvanize Gian Piero Gasperini’s men: they responded by collecting 10 points from the next four matches—beating Club Brugge 2–1, drawing 0–0 with Slavia, edging Marseille 1–0, and dismantling Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0.

Chelsea arrive with the same 10-point haul and a 12–6 goal ratio, sitting seventh in the overall standings and well-placed to avoid two additional knockout ties in Europe’s premier competition. The Blues have defeated Benfica (1–0), Ajax (5–1), and Barcelona (3–0), drawn 2–2 with Qarabag, and fallen 3–1 to Bayern.

Atalanta’s aggressive style and strong European performances suggest they can make life difficult for a technically superior opponent—especially one that is far less imposing on the road than at Stamford Bridge. Under those conditions, the chances of a high-scoring contest increase.

Both teams to score 1.57