Manchester United v Atletico Madrid. Forecast and betting. Both teams can score
Judging by the numerous forecasts of analysts and bookmakers, the upcoming match between English Manchester United and Spanish Atletico Madrid will be quite interesting. The fact is that both teams have a number of disadvantages in defence. The level is about the same, while the attacking side is somewhat different.
The game will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester City. It is possible that the home crowd will help MU overcome their opponent at least psychologically, but practice shows that such schemes do not always work. Slavko Vinčić will be in charge of the match. McTominay will not be available for Manchester United, while Atletico will be without Kucho, Lemar, Vrsaljko and Wass.
Manchester United’s form
The Mancunians are moving confidently towards victory, albeit without impressive results or records. They have a beautiful game, but not the best. Before the match with the Spanish team, the English defeated Tottenham, but the victory was not assured – 3-2. Only Cristiano Ronaldo managed to secure the win again, scoring 3 points. Maguire tried his best but it didn’t work.
The first game against Atlético de Madrid proved to be a success for Man Utd, with the match taking place on Spanish home soil. The English side have a good chance of progressing further. The bookies put them at the top of the table, but not everyone agrees. The team is clearly not in their ideal form, and therefore their opponents have the opportunity to outdo them.
Atletico Madrid’s readiness
Unlike the English side, the Spaniards are less confident moving forward, but they are performing well. They have already managed to climb to third place in the Primera. The team have won their last four games. Of course, they are unlikely to beat Real Madrid, but they can fight for second place.
Compared to the Mancunians, Atletico have a more pronounced coaching position. There is virtually no improvisation on the pitch, which to some extent even plays into their hands. The English, on the other hand, use a different tactic. In this case, both teams can outdo themselves, but they can also mess up, because there is no stability in the game for either team.
Bets on the outcome, handicaps, totals
A Manchester United win is priced at 2.20. The bet on Atletico Madrid not being on the losing side is 1.69. Putting aside the traditional curse of the visitors losing to the hosts, and considering the preparation of both teams, the odds are roughly even.
A handicap (0) comes in at 2.40, which is very attractive. Everything now depends on the Spaniards’ mood and how Ronaldo or Fernandes’ game will go. If everything goes well for the latter, then the United have a good chance to win. If the game does not go well, the English are facing some unpleasant news.
In the last 7 meetings out of 10, the Mancunians have drawn a total of less than 2.5. The two-goal option was also present. Nil has been scored only three times. The Spaniards are missing certain trends, with the total exceeding 2.5. The mutual goals were played 6 times, and the individual total was managed 7 times. Therefore, the score for both goals is 1.89.
