Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10, 19:00 GMT
Venue: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid
Team Overview
Atletico Looking to Turn their Form Fortunes in the Champions League
Inconsistent in La Liga, with two wins, a draw, and two defeats in their last five matches, Atletico are looking to win the home match and take a giant step to the semi-final in the Champions League.
| Recent Form | WLLWD |
| Key Players to Watch | Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann |
| Team Strengths | Defensive solidity and tactical compactness |
| Team Weaknesses | Inability to control matches with the ball |
Borussia Dortmund are Looking to Return to Winning Ways
Borussia Dortmund are coming off a 0-1 home loss against Stuttgart that has seen them drop out of the top-four in the Bundesliga run-in.
They will look to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Atletico on Wednesday.
| Recent Form | LWWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Emre Can, Sabitzer, and Brandt |
| Team Strengths | Front-foot domination of the ball |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable on the counterattack |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have met two, with the two sides winning one match apiece.
| Atletico Madrid | Draw | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Statistics | ||
| 2 | Goals | 4 |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| Atletico Madrid | 2-0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| Borussia Dortmund | 4-0 | Atletico Madrid |
Player Focus
Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann will lead the line for Atletico Madrid in the home match. The two attacking players will be crucial offensively and defensively. Their runs on the ball will split the Dortmund defense and offer openings.
Off the ball, their pressing will help Atletico ease the pressure and help in winning the ball back in dangerous areas.
Emre Can, Sabitzer, and Brandt will be crucial players in the middle of the park for Dortmund. They will carry out the tactical remit of keeping the ball, retaining the team’s shape, screening in front of the defense, and supporting the attack.
The triumvirate are the football pick to boss the ball and help Dortmund to drive forward.
Tactical Analysis
Diego Simeone will keep his side’s 3-5-2 formation in the clash against Dortmund. This structure hands them a territorial advantage in the middle of the park with three midfielders.
Football predictions analysis show that wingbacks hand Atletico the edge in wide offensive and defensive areas. The three defenders will allow them to build from the back and defend in numbers.
The two strikers will allow Atletico to pose an attacking danger throughout the match, especially in transition situations.
Borussia Dortmund will maintain their 4-3-3 formation when they visit Atletico on Wednesday. The shape gives them three midfielders to dominate the ball, recycle possession, and retain their compactness.
Expert soccer predictions show that Borussia will play on the front foot and look to translate their dominance on the ball into chances.
Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Expert Analysis
Atletico Madrid’s signature approach focuses on defensive solidity. Diego Simeone’s side has good odds of keeping a clean sheet, especially at home.
Football bet predictions show that Atletico Madrid will have good odds to keep a clean sheet in the first leg, giving them a good platform for a good result ahead of their trip to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund plays on the front foot, pressing the opposition and keeping possession in the middle of the park. They will dominate the ball and have a territorial advantage.
However, football predictions show that their possession-heavy approach will leave them vulnerable to transition attacks from Atletico Madrid.
Betting Odds
Ahead of kickoff on Wednesday, free football predictions on the 22bet site favor Atletico Madrid, who are playing at home in the first leg. Pre-match predictions reveal that Atletico Madrid, with odds of 1.765, are the favorites on Wednesday, with the visitors coming in at 4.54 odds and a draw available at 3.74 odds.
22bet will also offer live prediction football options on the site after kickoff on Wednesday in Madrid.
| Atletico Madrid | Draw | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1.765 | 3.74 | 4.54 |
Atletico Madrid are favorites at home, as highlighted in their come-from-behind win over Inter Milan in the round of 16. They also returned to winning ways when they triumphed 1-2 away to Villarreal last Monday. They will look to retain this form when they face Dortmund on Wednesday.
Dortmund lost 0-1 at home to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga and dropped out of the top four. They will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Madrid to face Atletico.
Atletico Madrid will win the match and gain an advantage ahead of their trip to Signal Iduna Park in the second leg.
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