Atletico Madrid are bidding to extend an impressive winning streak on Wednesday at the Estadio Metropolitano. Our Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava prediction and Champions League betting tips consider whether they can overpower their struggling opponents.
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Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava prediction: Big win for Los Rojiblancos
Key stats
- Our Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava betting tips take into account that there have been over 3.5 goals in each of Atleti’s last four games.
- Slovan Bratislava have lost all five Champions League fixtures in this stage.
- They’ve averaged 3.6 goals conceded per game in the league phase.
Correct score prediction: Atletico Madrid 5-0 Slovan Bratislava
There should only be one winner here, with Slovan Bratislava looking like the weakest team in the Champions League, with Young Boys the only possible exception.
Atleti are flying right now, with Diego Simeone’s side clicking in the final third. They’ve scored 18 times in their last four games and should cruise to victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Atleti the red hot favourites
- HOME: 1/14 (1.07) – 93.3%
- DRAW: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
- AWAY: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava odds with an implied probability of 93.3% that they win this match.
They come into this game after a stunning 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla, with Antoine Griezmann scoring a brilliant winner in Stoppage Time.
As for Slovan Bratislava, they were beaten 2-1 on Saturday in the Slovak Superliga by MSK Zilina, despite a goal from Cesar Blackman.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava prediction suggests the first ever meeting will be won by the hosts.
Slovan Bratislava haven’t beaten Spanish opposition since defeating Barcelona in the final of the 1969 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. They lost at Girona earlier in this campaign.
Atletico Madrid preview: Few issues for Simeone
We are likely to see plenty of rotation from the team that beat Sevilla, but Atleti have no significant injury problems, with only Thomas Lemar sidelined currently.
Predicted Lineup: Oblak (GK), Reinildo, Le Normand, Witsel, Molina, Lino, Koke, De Paul, Llorente, Alvarez & Sorloth
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Slovan Bratislava preview: Tolic serves a ban
The visitors will have to cope without the suspended Marko Tolic. The midfielder saw red against Milan a fortnight ago.
Predicted Lineup: Takac (GK), Wimmer, Bajric, Kashia, Blackman, Savvidis, Ignatenko, Weiss, Kucka, Barseghyan & Strelec
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Player to watch – Julian Alvarez
With Griezmann possibly in line for a rest, Julian Alvarez may be tasked with spearheading the Atleti attack. He has scored 11 in 23 games since moving to Spain in the summer.
Alvarez scoring early and late
The Argentina international has already netted three goals for Atleti inside the opening 15 minutes, including two in the Champions League. However, he also chipped in with some key late goals, including five after the 75th minute.