Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips
Manchester United and Atletico Madrid reconvene at Old Trafford for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie this Tuesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg, leaving the game perfectly poised as we head into the second half of the tie.
All to play for in Manchester
Although Manchester United was second-best for most of the first leg, they do have a slight edge this Tuesday with any sort of win on home soil guaranteed to secure progression. Anthony Elanga was the Mancunian hero in Spain as the young Swede came off the bench to net a precious equalizer. Disappointing performances against Watford and City followed the first leg in Spain but it is safe to say that they're in the right state of mind heading into this game following a brilliant 3-2 win against Spurs last weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo's hattrick was the difference between both sides and with Atletico Madrid being the Portuguese forward's favourites opponent, a goal- or two- for him this Tuesday is on the cards.
Atletico Madrid heads to Manchester on a rich bank of form having managed three wins in as many games since the first leg last month. Joao Felix and Rodrigo de Paul were both on the scoresheet for Los Rojiblancos last weekend as they secured their fourth straight league victory against Cadiz. This victory puts them in 4th place on the LaLiga Santander standings but more importantly, it does boost their confidence as they eye a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the fifth time in the last eight seasons. Standing in front of them, however, is a rejuvenated Manchester United side led by a certain Portuguese.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid Team News
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes, Pogba; Ronaldo
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Savic, Felipe, Reinildo; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Herrera, Lodi; Felix, Correa
Man United vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 2-1
Atletico's recent success points to them being tough to beat this Tuesday, however, we're backing Manchester United to be successful this Tuesday via a narrow victory.
