Young Boys and Atalanta BC will renew their UEFA Champions League rivalry on Tuesday evening at the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland.

The two sides last met in the 2021-22 group stage, with Atalanta prevailing 1-0 at home and drawing 3-3 in the reverse fixture.

Match Preview

Young Boys, the reigning Swiss Super League champions, have endured a dismal start to their Champions League campaign, losing all four of their opening matches.

Under the caretaker management of Joel Magnin, the Swiss outfit have scored just once while conceding 11 goals, leaving them rooted to the bottom three.

In contrast, Atalanta have been one of the surprise packages in Europe’s elite club competition this season. Piero Gasperini’s men are unbeaten in their first four matches, keeping four clean sheets in the process.

Atalanta’s recent form has been impressive, with six consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 3-1 victory over Parma in Serie A on Saturday.

Young Boys’ domestic form has been slightly more encouraging, with four points from their last two Swiss Super League fixtures.

However, their European woes continue to overshadow any positive results on the home front. Magnin will be hoping his side can end their Champions League drought and secure a much-needed win against the in-form Italians.

Atalanta, on the other hand, are flying high both domestically and in Europe. Their 2-0 triumph over Stuttgart on matchday four of the Champions League showcased their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.

The Bergamo-based club currently sit second of the Serie A table, level on points with reigning champions Inter Milan.

Head-to-Head

The previous two meetings between Young Boys and Atalanta have been closely contested affairs. In the 2021-22 Champions League group stage, the Italian side won 1-0 at home before being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw in Switzerland, where Luis Muriel’s late strike salvaged a point for Atalanta.

Team News

Young Boys will be without several key defensive players, including Saidy Janko, Abdu Conte, and Loris Benito, while midfielder Miguel Chaiwa is also sidelined.

Atalanta, meanwhile, will be missing the suspended Ederson in midfield, but Lazar Samardzic is expected to deputize effectively.

Predicted Starting Line-ups

Young Boys: (4-4-1-1)

Keller;

Athekame, Lauper, Camara, Blum;

Males, Lakomy, Ugrinic, Colley;

Imeri;

Ganzvoula

Atalanta BC: (3-4-1-2)

Carnesecchi;

Toloi, Hien, Kossounou;

Bellanova, Samardzic, De Roon, Ruggeri;

De Ketelaere;

Lookman, Retegui

Prediction

Atalanta’s superior quality and recent form should prove too much for the struggling Young Boys.

Gasperini’s side have been clinical in front of goal and solid at the back, and they will be eager to maintain their unbeaten start to the Champions League campaign.

Expect the Italian visitors to secure a comfortable victory in Bern.

• Score Prediction: Young Boys 0-3 Atalanta BC

Betting Tips

– Atalanta BC to win
– Atalanta BC to keep a clean sheet
– Ademola Lookman to score anytime