Arsenal host Atletico Madrid at The Emirates on Tuesday's standout match in the Champions League league phase.
Arsenal vs Atletico Form and Head to Head
Arsenal won 1-0 away at Fulham on the weekend the extend their winning run to five games, and have won seven of their previous eight games. Other than their 1-1 draw with Man City, Arsenal have won all of their home games this season by two or more goals (conceding none).
Atletico are in an equally rich vein of form, wining four of their previous five matches. However, Diego Simeone's side are yet to win away from home this season (two draws and three losses).
The last time these two teams met, they played out a 1-1 draw in the Europa League back in 2018, with Atletico eventually progressing 1-0 in the second leg.
Over the course of the last four meetings, Atletico have won one, Arsenal have won one, and there have been two draws.
Arsenal vs Atletico Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Calafiori, Saliba, Magalhães, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Trossard, Gyökeres, Saka
Atletico (3-5-2): Oblak; Hancko, Giménez, L. Normand; M. Llorente, Gallagher, Barrios, Koke, G. Simeone; Alvarez, Griezmann
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Arsenal vs Atletico Team News
Arsenal are facing an injury crisis with Jesus, Havertz, Madueke, and Ødegaard all ruled out of the match. Trossard should be full of confidence after scoring the winner against Fulham.
Atletico will be without Cardoso and Kostis due to injury, while González is doubtful.
Who are the betting favourites in Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid?
Arsenal are the 4/7 favourites to make it six wins in a row in Tuesday's match, whilst Atletico are as big as 11/2 to come away with the three points. The draw is best odds of 16/5 at the time of publishing.
| Arsenal vs Atletico Odds | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Win | 4/7 | bet365 |
| Draw | 16/5 | Unibet |
| Atletico Madrid Win | 11/2 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 8:40am Tuesday 21st October.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
After beating Fulham at Craven Cottage, Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League. Arteta's men have been putting in solid performances lately, winning seven of their last eight matches (with only one draw, against City, during that period). They have been very organised at the back, conceding only two goals during that period.
A goal from Thiago Almada in the 69th minute secured all three points for Atlético Madrid last weekend against Osasuna. The Colchoneros have won four of their last five games, including a 5-2 victory over eternal rivals Real Madrid. They seem more willing to take risks in attack, especially when Julian Alvarez is inspired.
Arsenal do not have the fondest memories of Atlético Madrid, who knocked them out of the semi-finals of the 2017/18 Europa League. However, the Gunners' progress since then has been remarkable, and they are expected to come out on top here.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 2:1 Atletico Madrid
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tips for Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid are Giuliano Simeone and Marcos Llorente to commit 1+ foul and Julian Alvarez and Bukayo Saka to have 2+ shots.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 3/1 with bet365, it's as short as 6/4 elsewhere!
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Giuliano Simeone to commit 1+ foul: Like father, like son. Simeone has 1+ foul in seven of his previous nine UCL starts and could come up against Myles Lewis-Skelly who averaged 1.8 fouls drawn per game in last season's competition.
Marcos Llorente to commit 1+ foul: Llorente could come up against Bukayo Saka on that side of the pitch and the Arsenal man was fouled 2+ times in 6/9 UCL starts last season. Saka is fresh off being fouled FIVE times against Fulham on the weekend. Llorente 1+ foul can be swapped with whoever starts left wing-back for Atletico.
Julian Alvarez 2+ shots: Alvarez is Atletico's starlet in attack and if Simeone's team are going to score, you have to expect Alvarez to be at the centre of it. 2+ shots (inc Super Sub) seems an achievable target for the in-form Argentinian.
Bukayo Saka 2+ shots: Saka had 2+ shots in 7/9 UCL starts last season and 12/14 starts at The Emirates.
