Kitchee vs Atletico Madrid Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season Friendlies 2024

Atletico continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.

LaLiga stalwarts Atletico Madrid are set to play against Kitchee SC in Hong Kong for their next pre-season friendly fixture. This is set to be the first-ever game between the two sides.

Kitchee SC, a well-known side in the Hong Kong Premier League, are not in good form for the last few matches. Before facing a team possessing far superior quality players, they have lost in four of their previous five games. The club will look to make a statement by shocking Atletico Madrid in the upcoming game. They are one of the top clubs in Hong Kong, with six first-division titles.

Atletico Madrid had an average 2023-24, finishing in fourth spot in the LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s side earned an impressive victory in their last friendly against Spanish club Getafe CF. Up next, they will be out for a lighter challenge before meeting Serie A giants Juventus for next friendly.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 7 August at 1:00 PM UK, 5:30 PM IST

Location: Hong Kong Stadium.

Form

Kitchee (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-L

Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch:

Matthew Slattery (Kitchee)

The young & talented winger is an exciting prospect for this team. Matthew Slattery featured in 10 games for Kitchee last season, contributing from both wings whenever required. In the 592 minutes of play, he displayed quality skills. Slattery even provided an assist in the Sapling Cup.

Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine forward is a long-time warrior for Los Colchoneros. Ever since his arrival in the 2014-15 season, the No. 10 has contributed enormously for the Spanish outfit. Correa usually operates from the right wing and has 140 goal contributions for the club to date.

He even scored a brace in the last friendly. Fans will expect him to strike a hat trick in this game.

Match Facts:

• Kitchee are winless in their last four home matches.
• Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last four away matches.
• This will be the first match between the two sides.

Kitchee vs Atletico Madrid: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Atletico Madrid to win this game
• Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals
• Tip 3: Both teams to score.

Injury & Team News

Kitchee SC are expected to field their best possible lineup against a stronger side than them (on paper). The club shall use the full resources available to them to shock their counterparts.

Atletico Madrid are also expected to field big names in this tie. All eyes will be on the attacking duo of Correra and Joao Felix, who scored in the last game.

Head to Head

This will be the first match between the two sides.

Predicted Lineup

Kitchee predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Wang (GK); Jones, Helio, Fernando, Bae; Huang, Ngan, Ichikawa, Juninho; Slattery, Welthon

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Moldovan (GK); Azpilicueta, Witsel, Kostis; Llorente, Serrano, Koke, Vermeeren, Lino; Correa, Felix

Match Prediction for Kitchee vs Atletico Madrid

With a much stronger side and superior skills, Atletico Madrid are expected to earn a comfortable victory against the hosts. However, playing at home, Kitchee are expected to fight and score at least a goal.

Prediction: Kitchee 1-3 Atletico Madrid

Telecast for Kitchee vs Atletico Madrid

TBD

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