Our Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig prediction is for the home team to win and both teams to score.
The Champions League action continues on Thursday as Diego Simeone’s Madrid take on Marco Rose’s Leipzig in the Spanish capital.
Atletico will be aiming to get off to a dream start, but they could be pushed to their limit when they come up against an exciting Leipzig outfit.
Offshore Odds: Home Side Favored
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | -120 |
| Draw | +285 |
| RB Leipzig | +335 |
Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig Head-to-Head Stats
| Total | Atletico Madrid | RB Leipzig | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Before Betting
Atletico Madrid have made a dominant start to the new La Liga season, with only Barcelona currently sitting above Diego Simone’s side. However, transferring that form into the Champions League will be their big challenge on Thursday. Atletico suffered a 2-1 loss in the only previous European meeting between the sides, with Leipzig progressing in the one-legged meeting between the teams in the 2019-20 season.
The recent form of the Spanish side in the Champions League against German opposition would be a major concern ahead of making predictions this week. Atletico have suffered five defeats in their last eight matches against Bundesliga teams, with their only success coming in their home tie against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals last term.
However, the Spanish side were the only team to have a 100% win rate in home matches in the Champions League last season, winning all five of their matches. It is the fourth time that they have registered five wins on the bounce in home matches, but they have never previously won six in a row.
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Leipzig have been traditionally slow starters in the Champions League, losing on matchday one in two of the last three seasons. However, there have been some thrilling encounters during that period, with 18 goals being scored, meaning an average of six per game.
It has been a pleasing enough start to the domestic season for Leipzig this term, winning two of their opening three matches. But, they come into this Champions League opener after a blunt display at home against Union Berlin on Saturday after sharing the points following a 0-0 draw.
Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig Prediction
Cases could be made for both teams for this opening match in the Champions League on Thursday. Over 2.5 goals looks to be a sound selection based on Leipzig’s high average on matchday one in the competition, but Atletico are preferred to claim maximum points.
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