Atalanta Clash with Chelsea: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Chelsea will be looking to move up the Champions League standings when they visit an unpredictable Atalanta team on Tuesday.
The Blues haven't been the most reliable team either. Following a spectacular 3–0 victory against Barcelona and a solid draw with Arsenal, a devastating 3–1 loss to Leeds United and a goalless tie with Bournemouth have brought Enzo Maresca's squad back down to reality.
In European competition, their performance has been fairly positive. Chelsea begin this matchweek positioned seventh in the table, sufficient for direct qualification but tied on points with Tuesday's rivals who sit in 10th place.
Atalanta have secured three victories from their opening five Champions League matches, but this doesn't reveal the complete picture of Raffaele Palladino's team, who have managed only three Serie A victories in 14 matches and haven't won nine of their previous 10 domestic fixtures.
Before a crucial encounter between two teams confident they can secure victory, here is Sports Illustrated's analysis of Atalanta vs. Chelsea.
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Atalanta vs. Chelsea Head-to-Head Record
This will mark the first competitive encounter between Atalanta and Chelsea.
Current Form (All Competitions)
Atalanta | Chelsea |
|---|---|
Hellas Verona 3–1 Atalanta - 12/06/25 | Bournemouth 0–0 Chelsea - 12/06/25 |
Atalanta 4–0 Genoa - 12/03/25 | Leeds 3–1 Chelsea - 12/03/25 |
Atalanta 2–0 Fiorentina - 11/30/25 | Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal - 11/30/25 |
Frankfurt 0–3 Atalanta - 11/26/25 | Chelsea 3–0 Barcelona - 11/25/25 |
Napoli 3–1 Atalanta - 11/22/25 | Burnley 0–2 Chelsea - 11/22/25 |
How to Watch Atalanta vs. Chelsea on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+, DAZN USA |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, Prime Video UK (with discovery+ subscription) |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, Space Mexico |
Atalanta Team News
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mitchel Bakker remain unavailable for Atalanta, though Palladino has numerous options available for squad rotation.
The Atalanta roster features two ex-Chelsea players. Defender Davide Zappacosta will be hoping for another starting role on the left flank, while midfielder Mario Pašalić, who spent six years at Chelsea without making a single first-team appearance, has found playing time limited since Palladino's appointment in November.
Atalanta Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
Atalanta predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Scamacca.
Chelsea Team News
Forward Liam Delap is the latest addition to Chelsea's injury list after sustaining a severe shoulder problem that's anticipated to sideline him for approximately two months. He joins Roméo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Dário Essugo among the injured, while Mykhailo Mudryk continues to be unavailable.
The encouraging news for Chelsea is the anticipated comeback of midfielder Moisés Caicedo. The Ecuadorian has completed two of his three-match suspension following his dismissal against Arsenal, but the penalty only covers domestic fixtures, allowing Caicedo to return for this match.
Cole Palmer wasn't seen in public training on Monday but isn't believed to have experienced an injury complication and might be rested as part of his gradual comeback.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Atalanta
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Atalanta (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Estêvão, Fernández, Gittens; Pedro.
Atalanta vs. Chelsea Score Prediction
It's completely evident that both teams are highly unpredictable. Chelsea's demolition of Barcelona was as impressive as their disaster against Leeds, while Atalanta's poor Serie A record was offset by an outstanding victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Chelsea's potential appears greater and Caicedo's return to midfield provides a substantial boost for the Blues, who will believe they can triumph against an Atalanta defense that lacks real conviction.
Maresca possesses squad depth and will trust his team has sufficient quality to secure victory here, even if they must wait until the final stages of the match.