Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: UEFA Champions League on 21.10.2020

The Champions League matchday one group games continue Wednesday evening with plenty for football fans to get excited about across the continent. In this article, we focus on the match from Germany where Bundesliga side Bayern Munich take on La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid from 20:00 GMT in a Group A tussle.

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These teams have met only six times in the past and the head-to-head stats suggest this renewal will provide a competitive 90 minutes. Munich have won three times already with Madrid currently on two wins and the spare ending in a draw. The most recent clash saw Bayern nick a 1-0 victory in this competition four years ago.

Bayern impressive last time

Bayern Munich are one of the early favourites to win Group A and go all the way to the final of this season’s Champions League. They have been handed a tough opening match, but the result of this game won’t decide the champions. Munich will want to make home advantage count and send out a message to the competition, showing just how serious they are about lifting the trophy.

The locals were last seen in action hammering Arminia Bielefeld 4-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Muller netted a double that day and his goals were boosted by Lewandowski who also helped himself to two. Confidence is high in the home dressing room as they aim to carry their strong Bundesliga form into the Champions League.

Madrid target an upset win

Atletico Madrid are another side respected by pundits making their early predictions for Champions League winners, but they must hit the ground running if they are to build both confidence and momentum. The Spaniards couldn’t have asked for a more difficult start as they travel to the best team in German football and defending champions.

The La Liga representatives are expected to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League as runners up in the group behind Bayern Munich but an away win on Wednesday would help shake things up. Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-0 at the weekend and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three games.

Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid prediction

Bayern Munich are in fine form and home advantage boosts their chances of getting off to a winning start in the Champions League. They’ll want to lay down a marker by winning well against their main rivals for the top spot in the division. If they are to go all the way and win the trophy the Germans must ensure they are unbeatable at home. Atletico Madrid are certainly no mere opponents and are good enough to cause an upset if playing to the best of their abilities. They’ll work to pose their opponents problems and put them under pressure.

Champions League odds

The pre-match betting on this game at 22bet has Bayern Munich at 1.57 with the Atletico Madrid win trading at 5.3. The draw can be backed at odds of 4.38.

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