Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Rojiblancos will take on Die Werkself on matchday 7 in the UEFA Champions League.
Atletico Madrid enter this clash following a string of strong performances. Simeone’s men are in fine form and will be looking to keep their good momentum going. They sit 11th in the points table in the Champions League.
In six games, they have won four and lost two. Their last fixture ended in a 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava. Even though their 15-match unbeaten streak ended by losing to Leganes by 1-0, they still have the quality to bounce back from that defeat. Not many people expected them to perform like this but Simeone’s men proved every critic wrong, as they are also in the title race in LaLiga.
On the other hand, Alonso’s men are also in good form and are sitting second in the points table in the Bundesliga. In UCL they are sitting in the fourth spot with 13 points. Out of six games they have won four, drew one and lost one.
Both teams will not be missing many players for this upcoming fixture and surely this match will be a one to watch. Last time out this fixture had a lot of intensity and once again we can expect the same.
Kick-Off:
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2025 at 08:00 PM UK
Wednesday, 22 Jan 2025 at 01:30 AM IST
Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Form
Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W
Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid)
Barrios is a brilliant midfielder who is fundamentally oriented on producing offensive plays. Due to his incessant running, he dominates play in every facet of the field. The Spaniard’s greatest brilliance lies in his proper positioning and stances.
Despite being small in stature his core strength makes him standout. His playing style is very similar to Pablo Gavi of FC Barcelona. His hunger to win the ball in every situation creates a lot of trouble for the opposition players. He perfectly fits Simeone’s style of play. In 15 games, he has provided two assists.
Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)
His professionalism and determination have drawn praise from many managers. On the pitch, Xhaka’s voice is constant throughout the 90 minutes, shouting instructions at teammates and organizing the team from his favourite deep midfield role. The Swiss international excels as the deepest midfielder in the team where he is able to see the whole game in front of him rather than having his back to goal.
His main role is to propel the team forward by supplying balls down the flank. Xahaka’s vision and technique help him to find spaces to exploit as he is equally good at scoring as well as providing assists. In 17 games, he has scored two goals and provided five assists.
Match Facts
- Their last meeting ended in a draw
- The average number of goals in meetings between Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen is 2
- When Bayer lead 0-1 away, they win 78% of their matches.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 9/4 by bet365
- Tip 2 – Both teams to score
- Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5
Injury and Team News
Thomas Lemar will not be available for Roje Blancos. The rest of the players are fit to play.
For Bayer Leverkusen, Jeanuel Belocian is out due to a ligament injury. The rest of the players are fit to play.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 8
Atletico Madrid: 3
Bayer Leverkusen: 3
Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Oblak (GK); Molina, Normand, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Kovar (GK); Mukiele, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Palacios, Wirtz; Schick
Match Prediction
Both teams are in fine form and are playing really good football. Even though the style of play of both teams is completely different, this fixture will be an exciting one for sure. This match will surely have goals in it and can be an open match as both teams will be hungry to keep their winning momentum. Most probably this fixture will end in a draw.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Telecast Details
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UK: Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+
USA: Paramount+
Nigeria: DStv Now
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