Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
15th March 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
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Odds: 6/5 odds taken 1515 GMT, Monday 14 March
Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United and Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid meet in UEFA Champions League action at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. This Round of 16 tie is well and truly in the balance after the teams played out a tense 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano last month. With the second game taking place in Manchester, United are the bookies’ favourites to book their spot in the last eight. Check out the latest odds and top tips.
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Manchester United Preview – Will the Red Devils make home advantage count?
After the embarrassing Manchester derby defeat to fierce rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester United bounced back with a vital Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo was in inspired form, netting a treble in the much-needed 3-2 win.
The Red Devils have been tough to beat since Ralf Rangnick took over at Old Trafford, with just Wolverhampton Wanderers, Middlesbrough and Man City getting the better of them. United are in the last 16 of the Champions League and are in fifth spot in the Premier League at present
United are not an easy nut to crack at the Theatre of Dreams, and Man United will fancy their chances of getting the job done on home soil. The hosts are the 4/7 favourites to qualify.
Atletico Madrid Preview – Can the Spanish champions get the win in Manchester?
Atletico Madrid won La Liga last term, but the Madrid giants find themselves in fourth position at the time of writing, a whopping 12 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Diego Simeone’s men will not retain their title after suffering seven losses and winning only 15 of 28.
They could put all of their eggs in the Champions League basket. Madrid are the second favourites in Manchester, but we have seen Simone’s men defy the odds on numerous occasions in the past.
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Atleti would have loved to have taken a lead to England, but a 1-1 draw has kept the second leg wide open. Can the champions of Spain upset Man United at Old Trafford? The away side are being priced at 5/4 to progress to the last eight.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid Betting Advice
Joao Felix scored early to give Atletico the lead in the first game. To Man United’s credit, they hung in there and found an equaliser with ten minutes to go, with Anthony Elanga on target.
The game in Madrid last month was the first meeting between the pair since they locked horns in the European Cup Winners’ Cup back in the 1991-92 season, which the Spaniards won 4-1 on aggregate.
Key Facts – Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tip
- Man United are unbeaten at home in Europe this season
- Atleti have won three matches in a row since the first-leg draw
- Both teams picked up wins last weekend
Atleti may have made a pig’s ear of their title defence, but Simeone’ side have found form of late, winning four and drawing one of their last five in all competitions.
Madrid will no doubt be tough opponents for Man United, but the hosts should nick it on their own patch. Back United to prevail at 6/5. We also like the look of 11/4 for the Red Devils win and under 2.5 goals.
The best betting odds for Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid
Manchester United to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 21/10 at Bet365
Atletico Madrid to win: 13/5 at Bet365
