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Horse Racing Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Bet Builder Tips: Wednesday April 13th
I’ve gone for a bet builder of 8.50 odds as Manchester City look to get the job done in Madrid. After the first leg, the Citizens are in the driving seat and they are strong favourites to advance to the semifinals and possibly even go all the way. Atletico Madrid remain with a fighting chance but their recent performances suggest it might be another one-sided affair.
In this article:
- Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Stats and Facts
- Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Bet Builder Tips
Atletico Madrid knew they were in for a tough ride following the draw that paired them with Manchester City. In the reverse fixture, Diego Simeone perhaps took the definition of cynical to a different level after deploying a 5-5-0 formation for a good part of the game.
Depending on perspective, the negative formation worked to an extent, as it stopped City from playing their free-flowing football and scoring too much on the day. However, it did worse for Atletico themselves who failed to attempt a single shot all game. That was the first time such a scenario had happened at this stage of the Champions League over the past 15 years.
Back to the domestic scene, it wasn’t any better for the Spanish side at the weekend. Diego Simeone and company were stunned 1-0 by Mallorca. It marked the first time they had failed to get a goal in two consecutive games across all competitions since September. To go with, it was another similar dull approach like against City, as they managed only one shot on target all game.
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Any hopes of Atletico overturning the deficit will be dashed by the fact that they are without a win in their last six UCL home games (D3, L3).
For Manchester City, this will mark their fifth consecutive quarter-final presence, and their slender advantage from the first leg means they could yet make back-to-back semi-final appearances
Depending on Atletico’s tactics, a draw will be enough for City to advance. This fixture is also special in some way as it would mark the Citizen’s 100th Champions League game (in their history so far in the competition).
That could serve as extra motivation to come out on top, coupled with their exciting 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the weekend that saw them remain top of the Premier League.
Admittedly, City have not been too formidable on the road in the current UCL campaign, having lost at PSG (0-2) and Leipzig (1-2) in the group stage. However, they come into this game with a 12-game unbeaten away run across all competitions.
Atletico could find themselves nailed to the wall as their negative tactics will do them no good, based on the deficit they need to cover. If they also go all out to attack, they are clearly no match for City and will get punished either way. I am predicting another quiet game, with City doing just enough to complete the job and advance to the semis.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Stats and Facts
- Manchester City have won eight out of their nine last away games across all competitions, only dropping points to Crystal Palace.
- Atletico Madrid have been poor at home in Europe, failing to win at the Wanda Metropolitano in their last seven outings.
- Manchester City have kept four clean sheets in their last six games, including in the reverse fixture against Simeone’s men.
- Atletico Madrid are without a goal in six of their previous 11 games in the Champions League.
- The four H2Hs between Diego Simeone (W1) and Pep Guardiola (W3) as club managers have all resulted in a one-goal margin outcome.
- For the first time since September 2021, Atletico Madrid have failed to score in two consecutive games across all competitions.
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Bet Builder Tips
- Match Result will be Manchester City
- Under Three Goals in the Match for Both Teams Combined
- Over 5 Corners in the Match for Manchester City
- Both teams to receive at least a Card – Yes
Bet Builder is available at 8.00 odds.
I am backing City to seal the double over Atletico, especially as the Spanish side are
not at their best at the moment. Atletico’s natural defending style usually leaves them likely to concede more corners against attacking sides and it is no surprise City had nine corners alone in the reverse fixture.
Another added tip could be backing both teams not to score as I expect City to do most of the talking once again.
Odds via bet365. Correct as at 20:00 on 11th April 2022. Odds may now differ.
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