Atletico Madrid vs Man United UEFA Champions League Tips & Prediction - Atletico to pile more misery on United
Atletico Madrid are expected to claim their fifth consecutive victory when they face a struggling Manchester United on Champions League Matchday 2. United have had a poor start, with just one win in their opening six Premier League games, while Atletico are buoyed by key wins over Real Madrid and Alaves. The article tips Atletico for a home win, noting both teams are likely to score. Alejandro Grimaldo is highlighted as a player to watch in outstanding form.
- Atletico Madrid vs Man United predictions for Tuesday's Champions League game
- United in woeful form after worst start to a top flight season in four decades
- Atletico on four-game winning run; backed to prevail at home
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 6.00am AEDT on Wednesday October 14
Atletico Madrid vs Man United UEFA Champions League Tips & Prediction
Atletico Madrid are tipped for a fifth straight win in all competitions against a Man United side who have endured a nightmare start to the season when the two teams clash on Matchday 2 of the Champions League on Tuesday night at the Metropolitano.
United have been absolutely woeful to begin the season. Just horrendous.
Michael Carrick's side have looked flat, lacklustre, slow and devoid of any spark or creativity going forward.
Just one win across their opening six Premier League games have seen United get off to their worst top flight season of football in 40 years.
Now, the Red Devils face a daunting trip to Madrid to face an Atleti side who are bouncing on a four-game winning run.
Diego Simeone's side conqured rivals Real Madrid in the derby before the break and backed it up with a 2-1 dispatch of Alaves on the road this past weekend.
United were outplayed by Tottenham at home in last weekend's 1-1 draw and there's just no indication they are ready to beat or even claim a point away to a team of Atletico's quality here.
Take Atletico to win with both teams finding the back of the net. Alejandro Grimaldo is the player prop option, with the marauding left wingback in outstanding form.
Atletico Madrid vs Man United Stats & Trends
- Atletico have won their last four games
- United have gone winless in their last four games
- United have won just one of their six EPL games this season
- United have scored in six of their last seven games
- Atletico have conceded 1+ goal in six of their last eight games
- Atletico are unbeaten in 17 of their last 19 European home games vs English teams
- Alejandro Grimaldo has registered 2+ shots in five of his last six games, scoring three goals in his last four
Atletico Madrid vs Man United Head To Head
Atletico are unbeaten in the last four competitive meetings, winning two of the last three.
Atletico Madrid Form Analysis
Very solid start to the season for Atletico, who are second on the La Liga ladder after eight games, five points behind rampant leaders Barcelona.
Atletico secured a famous 2-1 win over rivals Real in the derby before the break, backing it up this past weekend with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Alaves.
Grimaldo opened the scoring against Real and did the same vs Alaves before Cristian Romero netted a late winner.
Atletico took the lead over Liverpool at Anfield on Matchday 1 of the Champions League before succumbing 2-1.
Atletico Madrid Team News
No injury worries for Simeone - expect to see Julian Alvaraz start up front as the Argentine looks to reintegrate back into the side after an unsettled summer.
Jonathan David has also been in great touch since arriving at the club, registering six goal involvements in seven appearances (four goals, two assists).
Atletico Madrid Possible Starting XI (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Alejandro Grimaldo, Cristian Romero, Marc Pubill, David Hancko; Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Morten Hjulmand, Alex Baena; Kang-In Lee, Julian Alvarez
Man United Form Analysis
Absolutely shocking start to the season for United.
A 2-0 defeat away to Hull on Matchday 1 of the Premier League set the tone and Carrick's side don't look like turning things around anytime soon.
United's only win in the EPL came at home against newly-promoted Ipswich - and they had to come from behind in that game.
After falling to a Man City side with 10 men and needing a late winner to claim a point to bottom-placed Fulham, the Red Devils again looked slow and lethargic against Tottenham at the weekend.
Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead, but they couldn't hold on against 10 men, with Dominic Solanke popping up with a late header to secure a 1-1 draw.
Man United Team News
Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte are among those ruled out with injury.
Mathues Cunha should start up front in the absence of Sesko, while Bruno Fernandes will be looking to step up and lead from the front after registering 16 goal contributions in 20 UCL appearances for United (G7, A9).
Verdict
United are in terrible form, so Atletico are backed for a home win, with Grimaldo making an impact again from left back.
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