Atletico Madrid vs Man United Predictions
Man United have hit a tough run of form either side of the international and another defeat in predicted in the UEFA Champions League. Atletico Madrid are strong at home and can win.
- Atletico Madrid have won their last 4 matches.
- Atletico Madrid have won 2 of their last 3 games against Man United.
- Man United have lost 2 of their last 4 matches.
Head to Head
Atletico Madrid have a 3-1 advantage against Man United, alongside two draws.
Atletico Madrid Form
Atletico Madrid are a tough-to-beat side and are undefeated in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions.
The La Liga side lost 2-1 at Liverpool in their opening Champions League match and replied with four consecutive wins.
Diego Simeone’s side started their win streak with a 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad and a 4-0 triumph against Osasuna. The Rojiblancos also beat city rivals Real Madrid 2-1 at home, dominating with 2.35-0.3 XG.
Atleti extended their winning run after the international break and beat Alaves 2-1 away. Alex Girmaldo and Cristian Romero scored and the Rojiblancos had 22 shots.
Man United Form
Michael Carrick’s Man United are out of form this season and have won just two of their previous eight games. One of United’s rare wins was a 4-0 home victory against Champions League newcomers Sabah Baku.
The Red Devils are winless in four games since that European victory. United lost their following two matches against Man City 1-0 and Brighton 3-2.
Carick’s side then came back from a goal down and drew 1-1 at Fulham, where Matheus Cunha equalised in the final minute.
The Manchester outfit also drew 1-1 against 10-man Tottenham on Saturday. United had -1 XG and Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring before Spurs levelled in the 92nd minute.
Team News
Atletico Madrid have no injuries or suspensions. Attacker Jonathan David is expected to start after scoring four and assisting two in his last seven appearances.
Man United's full-back Patrick Dorgu, striker Benjamin Sesko and midfielder Manuel Ugarte are ruled out due to injury. Defensive pair Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt could miss out again.