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Atletico Madrid will entertain Slovan Bratislava at Metropolitano Stadium in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Atletico have seen conclusive results in their five games thus far, with three wins.
Slovan have endured a poor record in their debut Champions League campaign, suffering five defeats.
The hosts have enjoyed a good run of form and extended their winning streak in all competitions to nine games on Sunday. They hosted Sevilla in La Liga and registered a 4-3 win in an entertaining match. Antoine Griezmann bagged a brace, including a stoppage-time winner.
The visitors saw their winning streak ended after two games last week, falling to a 2-1 away loss to Zilina. Cesar Blackman equalized in the 55th minute and Kristián Bari restored Zilina's lead in stoppage time.
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Atletico have won their last two games in the Champions League, including a 6-0 triumph over Sparta Prague last month. Slovan Bratislava suffered a 3-2 home loss to AC Milan in their previous outing.
Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Atletico will meet a Slovak team for the first time while Bratislava have squared off against Spanish teams eight times.
- Atletico Madrid have lost one of their last 12 home games in the Champions League while recording seven wins.
- Slovan Bratislava have suffered three losses in their travels this season, with two of them coming in the Champions League.
- The visitors have registered one win against Spanish teams, with that memorable triumph coming against Barcelona in the 1968-69 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final.
- The hosts have scored 18 goals in their last four games in all competitions while keeping two clean sheets.
- The visitors have the worst defensive record in the ongoing Champions League campaign, conceding 18 goals.
Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction
Los Colchoneros head into the match on a nine-game winning streak and are strong favorites. Interestingly, they have suffered one loss at home across all competitions this season, with that loss coming against Lille in the Champions League.
Thomas Lemar is the only confirmed absentee for Diego Simeone due to a muscle injury. César Azpilicueta and Ángel Correa were on the bench against Sevilla and should start here.
The Sky Blues are winless in their last two away games, scoring one goal apiece, and will look to improve upon that record.
Kevin Wimmer has not made an appearance this month due to a muscle injury and is a doubt. Róbert Mak made an appearance from the bench in the league defeat to Zilina and might get the nod to start.
Atletico have been in great touch and have enjoyed a good goalscoring run. They will also have the home advantage in this match and should be able to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Slovan Bratislava
Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Madrid to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
Bold Tip: Antoine Griezmann to score or assist anytime - Yes
