- Date and Time: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, Austria
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| RB Salzburg vs Atlético Madrid | Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| RB Salzburg odds | 8.5 |
| Atlético Madrid odds | 1.34 |
| Draw | 5.25 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.6/2.33 |
RB Salzburg vs Atlético Madrid Preview and Team News
RB Salzburg News
Salzburg’s Champions League campaign is already over, with only one win this season – a 3-1 victory against Feyenoord in November. The game was tightly contested, but Salzburg made the most of their chances, with Oscar Gloukh emerging as the standout performer this season.
It was Oscar Gloukh, as has often been the case this season, who made the difference. The young Israeli moved recently to Austria and has become the best attacker at the club.
Salzburg already faced another Spanish side last week: Real Madrid. Their last outing ended in a 5-1 resounding defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Salzburg predicted line-up (4-4-2): Alexander Schlager, Amar Dedić, Samson Baidoo, Aleksa Terzić, Kamil Piątkowski, Nicolás Capaldo, Oscar Gloukh, Adam Daghim, Moussa Kounfolo Yeo, Nene Dorgeles, Petar Ratkov.
Unavailable: Daouda Guindo, Samson Tijani, Maurits Kjaergaard, Karim Konaté, Joane Gadou, Edmund Baidoo, Karim Onisiwo, Gaoussou Diakité.
Atlético Madrid Team News
Atlético Madrid took the lead in La Liga before the winter break, but a defeat against Leganés (1-0) and a draw to Villarreal (1-1) have seen Real Madrid take the lead domestically. Atlético Madrid are competing fiercely for a top-eight Champions League spot and are currently in fifth place.
However, Diego Simeone will not be able to field his favoured XI with Pablo Barrios sidelined, while Javi Galán also remains injured. Diego Simeone and Angel Correa were absent from Monday’s training session, unavailable due to personal reasons. José Maria Gimenez is still recovering and couldn’t complete his training session: if he feels good by Tuesday, he will probably play.
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Koke is therefore expected to replace Barrios, while AS reports that the team has tried formations that switch between a 4-4-2 in possession and a 5-3-2 out of possession.
The team could count on an excellent Julian Álvarez in the last months, scoring a brace to make it 2-1 for Atlético against Leverkusen in their last Champions League match. His defensive involvement makes him the ideal forward for Simeone, involved in the penalty box while pressing the opponent throughout the match.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup (5-3-2): Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Azpilicueta, Lino; Simeone, De Paul, Koke; Griezmann, Álvarez.
Unavailable: Galán Gil, Sørloth, Lenglet, Barrios.
Doubtful: Gimenez.
Bet hereRB Salzburg vs Atlético Madrid Prediction
- Pick: Atlético Madrid to win
- Odds: 1.34 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: RB Salzburg 0-2 Atlético Madrid
Salzburg will be out of the competition independently of the game’s outcome, while Atlético will seek the win to ensure they will end the group stages phase in the top eight.
However, the absence of Pablo Barrios, and the potential absence of Gimenez, depending on his recovery, makes the match more difficult for Diego Simeone.
Atlético have often struggled in recent years against fast-paced teams, as they have few fast players and cannot keep up with the pace of German and Austrian teams. This was the case last season against Dortmund, as BVB eliminated Simeone’s team.
RB Salzburg vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Julian Álvarez to score
- Odds: 2.2 (22Bet)
If someone represents ‘Cholismo’ perfectly at the moment, it certainly is Julian Álvarez. His defensive duties have augmented over time, and the Argentinian has handled it well while improving his efficiency in the penalty box.
Álvarez’s blend of offensive skill and defensive work rate has made him indispensable for Atlético, leading fans to call him ‘The Spider’, referring to his polyvalence as a forward.
His runs in behind when Atlético Madrid rotate with three men in wide areas are likely to provoke defensive issues for Salzburg, who rarely control the tempo of the match.
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