'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another round of fixtures this week as Bayer Leverkusen lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an intriguing clash at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will be determined to win this game.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen are in fourth place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have performed at a high level yet again this season. The German outfit eased past Borussia Monchengladbach by a 3-1 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the Champions League table and have not been at their best in Europe this season. Los Colchoneros defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the previous game in the competition and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this week.
Trending
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are on an even footing as far as the European head-to-head record is concerned and have won three games apiece out of the 10 matches played between the two teams.
- Atletico Madrid have won three of their 10 matches against Bayer Leverkusen in European competitions but are winless in their last three such games.
- Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home against opponents from Germany in the UEFA Champions League, with their previous such defeat coming at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in 1996.
- Diego Simeone has faced Bayer Leverkusen on a total of eight occasions in European competitions and has won three of his games against them.
- Atletico Madrid have won their last three games in the UEFA Champions League.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Atletico Madrid seem to have peaked at the perfect time this season and will be intent on moving up the league table. The hosts suffered a shock defeat against Leganes over the weekend and have a point to prove on Tuesday.
Bayer Leverkusen have been excellent on the domestic front and have managed to step up to the plate in Europe this season. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayer Leverkusen to score first - Yes
