Atlético Madrid host Tottenham Hotspur in a pivotal UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. Simeone's men bring knockout experience, while Spurs look to Europe for a boost after a tough domestic run.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid |
| Date: | 10.03.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Atletico vs Tottenham Form and Head to Head
Atletico secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad in their most recent LaLiga outing. This win contributes to a good form of recent results for the hosts, who have won four , drawn one, and lost one of their last six matches across all competitions.
Notably, they secured a commanding 4-1 home win against Club Brugge in their last Champions League fixture, demonstrating their strength on home turf in this competition.
Tottenham arrive in Madrid having claimed a 3-1 Premier League victory against Crystal Palace last time out, a welcome respite from a difficult period. However, their overall form paints a bleaker picture, with the London club having lost five and drawn the other of their last six matches across all competitions. This includes a 2-1 defeat to Fulham and a 4-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
The historical meetings between these two European giants are sparse. There has only been one previous competitive encounter between Atletico and Tottenham, which took place in the 2016 Champions Cup. In that match, Tottenham emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline against Atletico.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Atletico vs Tottenham?
Atlético Madrid are clear betting favourites to beat Tottenham. Latest odds imply roughly a 57% chance of a home win, around 25% for the draw, and 18% for Tottenham.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | 3/4 | William Hill |
| Tottenham | 9/2 | BresBet |
| Draw | 3/1 | Skybet |
Atletico vs Tottenham Team News
Atletico appear to be in a relatively strong position regarding squad availability for this vital European tie. The only reported absentee for Diego Simeone's side is Pablo Barrios, who is sidelined due to injury.
In contrast, Tottenham face a significant injury crisis, with a lengthy list of players unavailable for the trip to Madrid. Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie, and Mohammed Kudus are all confirmed absentees due to injury. This undoubtedly leaves Igor Tudor's squad stretched, particularly in creative and midfield departments.
Atletico vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
Atlético Madrid XI (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Baena; Sørloth, Álvarez.
Tottenham XI (3-4-2-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven; Gray, Palhinha, Sarr, Souza; Simons, Muani; Solanke.
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
Atletico vs Tottenham Match Prediction
Atlético Madrid return to the Champions League round of 16 with confidence, buoyed by an impressive home record. They haven’t lost a knockout game at home since 1997 under Diego Simeone and have kept 13 clean sheets in their last 18 home knockout matches. Atletico are strong in creating chances through individual skill and set pieces, and they rarely falter when chasing a game. Their only noticeable vulnerability is defending against long-range shots.
Tottenham Hotspur arrive in good European form, having won their last three Champions League games to nil, but their domestic struggles continue, with six games without a win. Spurs rely on counter-attacks and individual moments of quality, but they are weak down the wings and vulnerable when protecting a lead. With injuries limiting their creativity, they face a tough task against a disciplined Atletico side, making a home clean sheet look likely.
Prediction: Atletico 2-0 Tottenham
Atletico vs Tottenham Match Stat Trends
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Richarlison has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 3/4 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Joao Palhinha has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at William Hill while publishing.
Cristian Romero has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 Away games.
Best odds of 1/1 at Coral while publishing.
Marcos Llorente has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at bet365 while publishing.
Julian Alvarez has failed to exceed 2.5 Shots in 9 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 1/1 at bet365 while publishing.
Atletico vs Tottenham Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Atletico vs Tottenham is:
Yes - Both Teams To Score
A. Sorloth Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
C. Romero Over 1.5 - Fouls
Over 10.5 - Match Shots On Target
Best odds of 17/2 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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