LiontipsAtletico Madrid vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League 2021-2022 (April 13, 2022).
Command Analysis
Atletico Madrid had a good performance in their Champions league group. The team qualified for the playoffs from the second line. In the last 16, Atletico defeated Manchester United (2:1 on aggregate). Los Colchoneros put up a good fight against the other Manchester team in the first leg of the quarterfinal match, but suffered a narrow 0:1 defeat.
Atletico failed to impress in the Spanish Cup - the team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Real Sociedad (0:2). The reigning champions of Spain are struggling to defend their title and sit in 4th place in La Liga table, three points behind Barcelona in the 2nd position. Diego Simeonehas one of the best attacks in the Spanish elite, but Atletico have conceded the most of the top-8 teams. In the last match, Simeone's men lost to Mallorca (0:1).
Jimenez and Herrera have been ruled out of this game.
Manchester City are enjoying success in the Champions League. The Sky-Blues finished on top of their group and crushed Sporting CP (5:0 on aggregate) in the last 16. Last week, they secured an advantage in the home game against Atletico.
The reigning champions of England are leading the Premier League standings with 74 points from 31 games, just one point ahead of Liverpool. Pep Guardiola's side has the best defense in England - the City team has conceded only 20 goals in this season of the Premier League. After a victory over Burnley (2:0), Man City played out a draw against Liverpool (2:2).
Gabriel Jesus, Dias, Palmer, and Mendy won't be able to help their team today.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Man City won 4 of their last 5 away games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last 2 games of the hosts, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 games of the hosts.
СтавкаPenalty - no
Penalties were not given in 4 of the last 5 home games of Atletico.
Tip and bets
In the first leg, both sides acted very carefully and held back, but today we expect an exciting game with multiple attacks and scoring chances. The hosts will go forward from the first minutes of the game, striving to overturn the one-goal deficit. Guardiola's side has a fantastic defense, but they will definitely get a few chances on counterattacks.
Our prediction - both to score
It is hard to predict, which side will win this game. The visitors have superior quality and an advantage secured in the first game, but Atletico have the support of the stands and great performers in thier squad. We don't expect a draw and suggest betting on a confident victory of either side.
Our second prediction - one side to win by 2 goals
