Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Arsenal are all set to battle it out against Atletico Madrid for their Round 3 league phase fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 season. This is going to be an intense fixture, which is scheduled to take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are in brilliant form at the moment. From the English Premier League to the UCL, Mikel Arteta’s team are winning games. They will now be looking to grab another win going forward. Arsenal took down the Athletic Club in their opening UCL game, then eased past Olympiacos in their very next game of the European competition.

After a slow start to the season, Atlético Madrid are now back on track. They are coming in after securing a win against Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous UEFA Champions League contest. It was a dominating performance by Atleti. The Diego Simeone-led side are now going to face a tough contest ahead and are going to give their all here.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, October 22
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Oct 21; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Davide Massa
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-W-W-W-W

Atletico Madrid: W-W-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka will have an important role to play in the attacking front for his club. The England international is going to lead the attack from the right once again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He has scored one goal in one UCL match this season.

Causing chaos on the wing ⚡️The best of Bukayo Saka against Fulham 📺 pic.twitter.com/lM1X7cIt1E

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 19, 2025

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine striker is going to be one of the important men in the final third for Atletico Madrid. Julian Alvarez looks in good touch and is going to create issues for Arsenal with the ball at his feet. He can score goals and create plays with his fellow teammates, which can be very crucial for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Arsenal haven’t faced a defeat in their last eight matches.
• Atletico Madrid have won three of their last five fixtures.
• The Gunners have secured four clean sheets in their last five attempts.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @6/10 William Hill
• Viktor Gyökeres to score @4/1 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @5/2 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal due to their injuries. Nono Madueke’s availability is not yet confirmed.

Atletico Madrid will miss out on the services of Johnny Cardoso as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Arsenal won: 1

Atletico Madrid won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Calafiori; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Gimenez, Hancko, Gonzalez; Barrios, Koke, Baena; Griezmann, Alvarez

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an entertaining contest here. The Gunners are likely to emerge victorious against Atletico Madrid in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Atletico Madrid

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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