Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
The Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund mid-week UEFA Champions League first-leg quarterfinal clash will be played at the former home ground of Civitas Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The visitors Borussia Dortmund are currently unbeaten in their last five outings in all competitions. Also, they bolster an undefeated run of about nine games when playing in away-from-home fixtures.
Dortmund would fancy their chances of beating Atletico in the first leg so that they can move into the second leg with a probable advantage on aggregate goals scored. However, this won’t be an easy task for the German club considering the atmosphere that will be created by the host’s home crowd.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has the resources to get a positive result out of this first-leg quarterfinal fixture. Their attacking players including Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann appear to be in a fine run of form recently and will hold the key for them against visiting Borussia Dortmund. Also, they hold attacking options like Memphis Depay who possesses the ability to change a game by coming on as a substitute from the bench in the later stages of a crucial encounter.
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund team news
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is likely to miss out on two of their experienced defenders in the form of Cesar Azpilicueta and Mario Hermoso due to injuries when they take on Dortmund at their home ground in the first leg of the UCL quarterfinal.
Borussia Dortmund
Not any long list of injury list as far as Dortmund is concerned with the German club just set to miss out on their defender Remy Bensebani for their squad against Atletico due to injury worries.
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups
Atletico Madrid
The La Liga club would be looking to field their in-form playing eleven against Dortmund and would wish to get a positive result moving into the second leg of the quarterfinal clash.
Predicted XI: J Oblak (GK), A Witsel, R Mandava, J Giminez, Koke, M Llorente, S Dias Lino, P Barrios Rivas, Antoine Griezmann, R Riquelme, and Alvaro Morata
Borussia Dortmund
The German giants would hope to keep their recent unbeaten streak alive. Dortmund would be wishing that their recent starting eleven to get the job done in their away from home first leg clash.
Predicted XI: G Gobel (GK), M Hummels, I Maatsen, J Ryerson, N Schlotterback, M Sabitzer, E Can, J Brandt, Jadon Sancho, K Adeyemi, and N Fullkrug
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head
Last 7 Years: 2 Matches Played
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League [November 7, 2018]
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League [October 25, 2018]
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund score prediction
One expects it to be a quite tight contest as both the teams are evenly matched when it comes to strengths and weaknesses. However, the enigma of home advantage in this first leg of Champions League Quarterfinal might work in Atletico Madrid’s favour.
Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Borussia Dortmind
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund betting tips and odds
Betting Tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.94
- Goals under 2.5 – 1.84
- Both teams to score – Yes
Match Odds
- Atletico Madrid to win: 1.83
- Draw: 3.88
- Borussia Dortmund to win: 4.90
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund timing and telecast
- Stadium: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid, Spain
- Timing: 07:00 PM GMT, April 10 2024
- India: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony LIV (Subscription)
- US: ViX, Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports 2
- Germany: DAZN, Prime Video
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