Atletico Madrid vs Salzburg Prediction, Betting Tips & Prediction

Atletico Madrid vs Salzburg
UEFA Champions League 2024/21
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2024
Start 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Headquarters: Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid).

Atlético de Madrid host Salzburg on Matchday 2024 of the 21/4 UEFA Champions League and will be looking for their first win of the season after a humiliating 0-XNUMX defeat in Munich.

Salzburg, on the other hand, started their campaign as strong favorites against Russia's Lokomotiv Moscow and will be disappointed to have taken just one point from the 2-2 draw. The Austrians were undoubtedly the better team and managed to keep the Russians calm but nullified by two set pieces.

Diego Simeone's men have been undefeated at home in the Champions League since 2017 and that's why they are the favorites at 1,55, while the tie can be sustained by odd 4,20 and victory. out at 5,75.

Salzburg returned to top-flight competition last season for the first time since 1994 and finished third in their group behind Liverpool and Napoli. And a little reminder, this is the team that introduced Erling Haaland and Takumi Minamino to the world stage, the former now a key player at Dortmund and the latter warming up the bench at Anfield.

Atletico Madrid vs Salzburg head-to-head

Tuesday's Champions League clash will be the first official meeting between Atlético de Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg.

Despite this, Atlético de Madrid is undefeated against Austrian clubs in UEFA tournaments, with 5 wins and 1 draw.

Meanwhile, Salzburg have a humble record against Spanish clubs in La Liga: 4 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in 14 games. And at home, they won 3 and lost 3.

Atletico Madrid vs Salzburg Prediction

Jesse Marsch's Salzburg have impressed in last season's group stage, scoring 16 goals in 5 games before a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool in Round XNUMX. But his performance in three UCL games this season, including both qualifiers, leaves Atletico with plenty of gaps. to explore.

Ultimately, the Austrians are very adventurous, but they can be beaten by a solid defensive unit like Madrid. So my first option, which I think the safest option here is a home win. And I have every reason to believe they will do so with a clean slate.

The only team to have scored against Atlético de Madrid in 7 Champions League games was Juventus, in a 2-2 draw in September 2019. Meanwhile, they won the remaining 6 games without conceding a goal.

This brings me to my correct score recommendation, 2-0 full-time, excellently priced at odd 8,00.

Now, Luis Suárez is my top scorer choice at any time. The Uruguayan has scored 4 goals in 5 appearances in all competitions for the Rojiblancos this season. He should start here and lead the forward line with Jaoa Félix in the absence of the injured Diego Costa.

Atletico Madrid vs Salzburg Betting Tips

• Madrid win at 1.55 odd

• Correct score: 2-0 Atlético at 8,00

• Top scorer: Luis Suárez @ 1.80 odd.