Round 16 Champions League predictions for Man Utd and Atletico are here. Read our Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid prediction for more details.
Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid Picks & Betting Lines
Old Trafford will host Europe’s biggest UCL fixture tonight. The Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid game is expected to draw thousands of fans from the divide. Check out our Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid betting tips, odds, and predictions.
Man Utd to open the scoring
In today’s UCL Tips, we are backing the Red Devils to open the scoring as our first Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid prediction. To the surprise of everyone, Man Utd pulled a comeback in the 80th minute to equalize 1-1 in the first leg against a highly defensive Atleti. The Red Devils now have everything to their advantage, including massive home support. It is on nights like these that Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, shines.
A mid-week hattrick against Spurs means CR7 will be the main man to trouble Atleti’s defense. Perhaps, it is one of those nights that Old Trafford will get their most important wins in UCL against a side that couldn’t hold onto a 1-nil lead in the first leg.
Victory for the Red Devils
Man Utd dominated the first leg by 63% in ball possession. A 67% possession in the first half and 59% in the second are stats that Ralf Rangnick will want to build upon. Atletico Madrid visits Old Trafford after a 2-0 victory over the mid-table team, Celta Vigo, 3-1 away win against fifth-placed Real Betis, and most recently, a 2-1 win over relegation candidates, Cadiz. While United has performed below expectations lately, save for their last game against Tottenham, there is a positive atmosphere at Old Trafford ahead of this UCL fixture. We think United will make the most of this opportunity to bag all points.
More Info on Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid Prediction, Round 16 Second Leg
The second leg of Round 8 will be an all-decider. With PSG out, it is beginning to look like this will be another year for a Premier League team to win the UCL.
Man United Lineup
Raphael Varane is expected in starting the lineup according to the latest admission from head coach Ralf. Sancho and Ronaldo linked well in the last game against Tottenham, so both are expected to lead the attack alongside Pogba/Elanga with DeGea between the sticks. There are no injury concerns on the home side.
Atletico Madrid Lineup
Atletico Madrid kept CR7 at bay in the first leg but playing at Old Trafford will be intimidating enough to keep them even warier of danger. The visitors will be without several players such as Wass, Cunha, Vrsalko, Lemar, and Carrasco. While Lemar was underwhelming in the first leg, Vrsaljko’s absence will be felt given that he hit the woodwork once and made important interceptions in the first leg. Griezmann and Jao Felix will start upfront with Oblak as the goalkeeper.
Man Utd vs. Atletico Real Madrid Odds and Match Stats
Here are the important statistics to back our Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid betting tips:
Man Utd vs. Atletic H2H Games
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Man Utd
Man Utd last five games
Man Utd-3-2 Tottenham
Man City 4-1 Man Utd
Man Utd 0-0 Watford
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Man Utd
Leeds 2-4 Man Utd
Atletico Madrid last five games
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Cadiz
Real Betis 1-3 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Man Utd
Osasuna 0-3 Atletico Madrid
Old Trafford awaits Epic UCL Night
The second meeting between the Red Devils and Atleti will decide the side that progresses to knockout stages. The winner in this game will face either Villarreal or Juventus, both of which play their last leg of this stage a day later. This game means a lot for both sides. For Man Utd, historic wins over Spanish opponents should play significance. It is an important game for Ralf Rangnick as a win here could assure the Red Devils of going so far in the tournament against a tough defensive opponent in Atletico Madrid. Our Man Utd vs Atletic Madrid prediction backs home victory tonight.
FAQs
Man Utd vs. Atletico Madrid will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Slovenian referee, Slavko Vinci, will make his 25th UCL appearance tonight.
Mark 23:00 GMT 4.00 PM EST on Tuesday, 25th March 2022.