Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid 2nd Leg Preview Prediction and Betting Tips
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid preview
Two unfancied contenders for the Champions League crown. The two teams given the worst chance, aside from Bayern Munich, to win the whole caboole by Opta’s supercomputer. And yet, going into the second-leg, Atletico Madrid are one of two sides to be ahead after the first-leg. Shocking and yet, it’s exactly what Diego Simeone would have been hoping to get going into the second leg.
Dortmund weren’t exactly at their very best, something that has been an issue for them all season long but they did dominate possession and still only managed to put 4 of their 12 shots on target. The Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, managed 9 of 14, showing the change that Simeone has brought to his squad over the last few years.
Even then, given the way things ended last season for Atleti, they’re in a far better position going into the second leg. It’s Dortmund that have an issue as while Edin Terzic’s side defied the odds to top the ‘group of death’, overcoming an Atletico Madrid hurdle might be even harder. They’ve managed a decent run of form off late with just one loss in their last six games to keep their top-four hopes up.
But, will it be enough against El Cholo’s seasoned contenders at Atletico Madrid? Only time will tell.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid team news
Borussia Dortmund
Nico Schlotterbeck made his return against Atletico Madrid but the German giants are still without Donyell Malen, Abdoulaye Kamara and Ramy Bensebaini. Emre Can was a doubt for the first leg but the German is back in action and should start the second leg alongside Marco Reus, Sebastian Haller and co.
Atletico Madrid
Mario Hermoso is still injured and so is Thomas Lemar while Memphis Depay wasn’t fit to play the first-leg and reports have indicated that he won’t be fit to play the second leg either. Beyond that, Diego Simeone does have Alvaro Morata, Marcos Llorente and co. fit and firing again.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid predicted lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Even with injuries, Edin Terzic has little reason to make many changes although the one change he could make is replacing Felix Nmecha with Julian Brandt.
Predicted XI: Gregor Kobel; Julian Ryerson, Matts Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ian Maatsen; Marcel Sabitzer, Emre Can, Julian Brandt; Jadon Sancho, Niclas Fullkrug, Karim Adeyemi
Atletico Madrid
Given the way his side played in the first-leg, there is little chance that Diego Simeone makes wholesale changes to his squad especially given the fact that it was his best available team.
Predicted XI: Jan Oblak; Cesar Azpilicueta, Jose Maria Gimenez, Axel Witsel; Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Samuel Lino; Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head
Played: 7; Borussia Dortmund: 3, Atletico Madrid: 3, Draw: 1
Last five games
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund (UCL Quarter-finals 1st leg)
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (UCL Group stages)
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL Group stages)
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Atletico Madrid (UCL Group stages)
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Borussia Dortmund (UCL Group stages)
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid prediction
Always a defensive force, Atletico Madrid will be hard to break down and even if Diego Simeone is trying to adapt and evolve, his side will never stop being a defensive force. It’ll make Borussia Dortmund and Edin Terzic’s job that much harder which is why, this may just be the end for them.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Atletico Madrid (Atletico Madrid go through to the semi-finals)
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid betting tips
Betting tips
Both teams to score: Yes
Over 2.75 goals: Yes
Odds
Borussia Dortmund: 2.20
Draw: 3.70
Atletico Madrid: 3.15
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid timings and telecast
Westfalenstadion – 17th April – 12.30am IST
India: Sony Liv
United Kingdom: TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ app
US: Paramount+
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