Atletico Madrid vs Porto
15th September 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
Pick Home Win & Under 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 1604 GMT, Tuesday 14 September
In UEFA Champions League Group B on Wednesday night, Atletico Madrid welcome Porto to the Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital. With Liverpool and AC Milan also in the group, the race for the top two promises to be thrilling. Diego Simeone’s men, who won La Liga last term, will be looking for all three points in front of their home supporters in midweek. The hosts are the clear favourites with the bookies at 3/5. Check out the latest odds and predictions.
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Atletico Madrid Preview – Will the Spanish champions start with a win?
It was a disruptive season in Spain last time around, but Atletico Madrid held their nerve to finish above rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona to get their hands on the trophy. Diego Simeone worked his magic again, guiding Atleti to 26 wins from 38 league games.
Los Colchoneros have started this season in strong style, too. After four league games played, Atleti have won three and drawn one. They have seen off Celta Vigo, Elche and Espanyol so far.
Madrid have had some memorable Champions League campaigns in recent years, as Simeone has turned the Spanish side into a genuine European powerhouse. Will they go far this season? Atleti will be hoping to start with a home win in midweek?
Porto Preview – Can the Portuguese outfit return home with a positive result?
Porto are one of the more unpredictable sides in the Champions League. However, when they are good, they are very good, and the Portuguese giants reached the quarter-finals of this competition last season.
Sergio Conceicao’s men are unbeaten at the start of this campaign. In the Primeira Liga, Porto have started with wins over Belenenses, Famalicao and Arouca, and have drawn with Maritimo and Sporting Lisbon. They are currently four points off the top in third.
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This will be a tough test for Porto, but the Portuguese side will back themselves to bring home a positive result from their midweek trip to the Spanish capital. The bookies are offering 6/1 for the away win, while the draw is priced at 5/2.
Atletico Madrid vs Porto Betting Advice
These two sides last met in the 2013-14 Champions League campaign. Atleti did the double, winning 2-1 in Portugal and 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon. However, in the 2009-10 Champions League season, Porto won home and away, scoring five and shipping none.
Overall, these two clubs have met six times in the Champions League, with both teams winning two (in normal time). In the 2008-09 season, Porto won on away goals after two draws. The pair also squared off in the Pairs Cup way back in 1963.
Key Facts – Atletico Madrid vs Porto Betting Tip
- Atletico Madrid won La Liga last season
- Porto reached the last eight of the 2020-21 Champions League
- This will be the seventh Champions League meeting between the pair
Porto will be no pushovers in the Spanish capital, but Atleti should shade it at the Metropolitano. We like the look of the home win and under 2.5 goals at the top price of 7/4.
Angel Correa has made a fine start to his season, scoring four goals for club and country so far. You can get the decent odds of 21/10 for the Argentina international to net anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Atletico Madrid vs Porto
Atletico Madrid to win: 3/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Porto to win: 6/1 at Bet365
