Arsenal will continue their Champions League campaign on Tuesday, 21 October, when they take on Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have made a perfect start to the competition this season, and based on last season's table, a win would leave them needing just two points from their final five games to at least guarantee them a position in the playoff round.
For Atletico Madrid, this will be their second trip to England this season after facing Liverpool on matchday one.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid prediction below.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid prediction: The hosts to win to nil
Key Stats
- Arsenal have won both of their Champions League matches this season without conceding a goal.
- Arsenal haven't conceded a goal at home yet this season.
- Viktor Gyokeres is due a goal after going nine matches without one in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Atletico Madrid
Arsenal have taken their defensive strength to a whole new level this season, and haven't even come close to conceding a goal at the Emirates Stadium thus far. Atletico have experience and talent, but breaching this Arsenal backline away from home is a big ask.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal start as favourites
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid odds suggest that Arsenal should walk away with all three points on Tuesday night. Ladbrokes have given the Gunners a 62.5% chance of winning the match, while Atletico Madrid have been given just an 18.2% chance of getting the victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in seven years
This will be the first time that these two teams have faced each other since the 2018 Europa League semi-finals. Back then, the first leg in London ended 1-1, before Atletico killed the tie back in Spain courtesy of a 1-0 triumph. Arsenal are now a much stronger team than they were back then, though.
Arsenal preview: Defender to return
Arsenal could welcome Piero Hincapie back into the fold on Tuesday after the defender returned to training at the back end of last week following a groin injury. That is where the good news on the injury front ends, though, as Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are all still out.
Predicted lineup: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Last five results
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
- Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos
- Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
- Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal
Atletico Madrid preview: Gonzalez to miss out
Nico Gonzalez was forced off in the first half against Osasuna at the weekend with a head injury, and due to concussion protocols, the left midfielder will be unavailable for selection here. Former Chelsea man Conor Gallagher will be hoping to get one over the Gunners, and could be trusted from the start.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri, Barrios, Simeone, Gallagher, Almada, Griezmann, Alvarez
Last five results
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Osasuna
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 5-1 Frankfurt
- Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has been excellent of late for Atletico Madrid, and if anyone in their ranks will find a way to breach the Arenal defence, then it will likely be him. The former Man City man has scored six goals and provided two assists across his last five appearances for Atleti.