Atletico Madrid VS Juventus Match Prediction

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Atletico Madrid
VS
Juventus

Our Prediction Tip

Atletico Madrid will win this match.

Atletico have played Juventus five times since 2014, with Atletico winning three and drawing once.

Here's a look at those results:

Aug 10, 2019: Atletico 2-1 Juventus (ICC)
Mar 12, 2019: Juventus 3-0 Atletico (UCL)
Feb 20, 2019: Atletico 2-0 Juventus (UCL)
Dec 9, 2014: Juventus 0-0 Atletico (UCL)
Oct 1, 2014: Atletico 1-0 Juventus (UCL)

ATLETI vs JUV Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Atletico Madrid are at 7/5, a draw is at 21/10, and Juventus are at 11/5.

Atletico Madrid had looked like the big favorites, for a change, to win the La Liga title in Spain, but they dropped the ball in a big way at the weekend with a loss at Real Sociedad, a pretty good team, that leaves the door open to rivals.  It’s early on, sure, but they had looked composed and like they were capable of coming back from anything, so this will be a big test of their resolve.  With the UCL beginning, it may prove to be too much for them to handle as they will have so much going on.  

Juventus won’t top the Serie A table ahead of this meeting, but they will be very close to it.  After getting two wins in a row to open up the Italian domestic season, one of them being at home to Napoli in a wacky 4-3 victory, they dropped two points to Fiorentina as they returned to action on Saturday.  So many players had been on international duty, so it’s not a shock to see that it happened.  You can count on them being better here, you’d have to think.  

Both of these sides have tasted European success of late, but neither of them have been able to kick the door down fully.  They each had a big chance last season, again, but neither of them took it.  Atletico had Juve right where they wanted them, but the crowd in Turin turned the tie and Ronaldo took full advantage to get one over on his old rivals.  They then lost to Ajax, and have since strengthened their side greatly.  

No for both sides scoring is at Betfair for 1.75.  

Ladbrokes have Atletico scoring first at 10/11.

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Prediction

Juventus have spent a handsome amount of money in the summer, but Atletico didn’t let themselves be outdone by their rivals by any stretch.  That sort of investment comes in handy as they grab a win over the Old Lady.  

Correct Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Juventus

Atletico Madrid Team News

Diego Simeone will be missing striker Alvaro Morata and right back Sime Vrsaljko due to knee injuries for this opening UCL fixture.  However, the biggest miss will be goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who sustained a pretty bad injury at the weekend.

Atletico Madrid Key Man

A goalkeeper may not seem like a huge loss, but when it’s Jan Oblak it is.  He’s been one of the most dominant ‘keepers in European football history, so he is a huge miss here.  Adan will have to be at his best, and will need to do something unexpected of him to truly resemble his ‘superior.’  Up front, Joao Felix has proven to be a good signing already for Atletico, but they didn’t spend that huge money for him to let them down in this tournament.  They need him to produce, even against compatriot/mentor Ronaldo.  

Atletico Madrid Team Form

Atletico Madrid have a loss and four wins in their last five matches:

2-0 loss at Real Sociedad
3-2 home win vs Eibar
0-1 win at Leganes
1-0 home win vs Getafe
2-1 home win vs Juventus (ICC)

Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Juventus Team News

Maurizio Sarri has a fairly lengthy injury list here for this match.  Giorgio Chiellini is joined by Mattia Perin, Marko Pjaca, Aaron Ramsey, and Mattia De Sciglio.  Emre Can and Mario Mandzukic were left off the UCL squad, so they are not eligible to play a role.

Juventus Key Man

When the lights are on bright, it’s always Cristiano Ronaldo that steps up the plate and comes up huge.  That’s what should be expected here, too.  It was he that took all of Atleti’s ‘balls’ and threw them back at them back earlier this year, and it will likely be him that has to do so here if Juve are to overcome them again.  At the back, Matthijs de Ligt will be worth a watch. Atleti have changed their style, so it won’t just be brute force he’ll be dealing with.  It will be skill and speed as well.  A big ask for such a young (albeit capable) player.  

Juventus Team Form

Juventus have a draw, three wins, and a loss in their last five matches:

0-0 draw at Fiorentina
4-3 home win vs Napoli
0-1 win at Parma
0-1 win at Triestina
2-1 loss at Atletico Madrid (ICC)

Juventus Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Neither side got the best return to action following the international break at the weekend, with each of them, one of the top title contenders in their countries, dropped points. With that said, this is a mouth watering tie that should grip until the very end. Both teams will surely step up and play better, but when the dust settles it should be similar to what we saw last season: Atletico on top at home. They are just so good at the Wanda Metropolitano, and they will come up clutch.
In each of the four UCL meetings between these two teams, a clean sheet has been kept by at least one side.