Atletico Madrid vs Porto
7th September 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 1208 GMT, Tuesday 6 September
Atletico Madrid and Porto go head-to-head at the Estadio Metropolitano in UEFA Champions League Group B on Wednesday night. Atleti have been in patchy form at the start of this season, but Diego Simeone’s men are the clear favourites to win this one. Can the Madrid outfit kick off their Champions League campaign by securing a big three points on their own patch? We have the best odds and tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Atletico Madrid Preview – Will Atleti take maximum points on home soil?
Atletico Madrid have started their league season with seven points from a possible 12. They already find themselves five points behind rivals Real Madrid, who have taken maximum points so far.
Colchoneros started with an impressive 3-0 win at Getafe, though they were beaten at home by Villareal on matchday two. Atleti returned to winning ways in game three, as an Antoine Griezmann goal gave them a 1-0 success at Valencia. They then drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad last time out.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico are usually a formidable force on home turf. Can they begin their European season with three points at the Metropolitano this Wednesday?
Porto Preview – Can Conceicao’s boys leave Spain with a positive result?
Porto were the top dogs in Portugal last season, winning the Primeira Liga after 29 wins, four draws and one defeat. Sergio Conceicao’s side will want to retain their crown this term.
Porto have made a steady enough start, winning four of their opening five matches. They started with three straight victories over Maritimo, Vizela and Sporting Lisbon before losing at Rio Ave. The Blue and Whites got back to winning ways last weekend, beating Gil Vicente 2-0 away from home.
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Porto have picked up several impressive Champions League results in recent times, but have they got what it takes to upset Atleti in Madrid on Wednesday? You can get 15/4 (bet365) for an away win.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto Betting Advice
These two teams were paired up in the group stage of the Champions League last season. Porto picked up an excellent 0-0 draw in Madrid a year ago. However, Atleti ran out impressive 3-1 winners in the meeting at the Estadio do Dragao, with Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa among the goals.
The Spanish side are unbeaten in the last four meetings, winning three and drawing one. Porto’s last success in this fixture was a 3-0 win at the old Vicente Calderon back in December 2009.
Key Facts – Atletico Madrid vs Porto Betting Tip
- Atleti are unbeaten in the last four meetings (three wins, one draw)
- Porto’s last win over the Madrid outfit was back in 2009
- These two met in the group stage last year, with Atleti picking up four points
Porto did exceptionally well to leave the Metropolitano with a point last term, and this could be another close game between the pair. However, this time, we fancy the home side to edge it. Take a punt on Atleti to win by one goal.
Antoine Griezmann netted when these two last met, and the France international has already scored two goals this season. Griezmann is our pick to be the first goalscorer on Wednesday.
The best betting odds for Atletico Madrid vs Porto
Atletico Madrid to win: 5/6 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Porto to win: 15/4 at Bet365
