Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta Predictions

• Dortmund have won five of their last six home games
• Serhou Guirassy has scored five goals across his last three games
• Guirassy netted in home wins over Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao in the last round

Who will find their stride in Europe?

Both of these sides have been in fantastic form domestically of late. Borussia Dortmund have won their last six Bundesliga games to pile pressure onto Bayern Munich, while Atalanta have rebounded after a dismal start to sit sixth in Serie A.

However, neither have been able to really find consistency in Europe. Defeats to Tottenham and Inter Milan in January sent Dortmund into the play-off round, while Atalanta lost to Athletic Bilbao and Union Saint-Gilloise last month.

Dortmund have won five of their last six at home, and having Serhou Guirassy in the final third could make a huge difference for the German side. He’s scored five goals across his last three games, while he’s netted in home wins over Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal in this competition this term.

Guirassy’s eye for goal could be a difference-maker against an Atalanta side that lack that calibre of scorer. Dortmund have also punched above their weight in this competition in recent years, while la Dea aren’t as effective without Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm. Back Dortmund to continue their good run at home and secure a first-leg victory.