Porto vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 04/12/2021, 23:04  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 05/12/2021 at 00:04 in Champions League Predictions

It hasn’t been rosy for Atletico Madrid both domestically and in Europe. After their latest loss in La Liga, they head out for a must-win game against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Ahead of this Group B game, Porto have five points in second place, while Atletico have four points and are bottom of the group. Porto can only be safe here with a win; a draw may as well work, but it will be dependent on Milan dropping points in their game against Liverpool. The Portuguese giants are on a good run going to this game, with four wins in their last five matches. They are coming from a 3-0 win over Portimonense in their domestic league; that was the fourth time in five matches that they scored two or more goals. Their only loss in five matches was against Liverpool, and it is in this competition that they need much improvement, having won just one of the opening five games.

Atletico Madrid are coming from yet another uninspiring show, losing 2-1 at home to Mallorca in La Liga. They have a really patchy run, and going to this game they have just three wins in the last 10 matches. In Portugal, they are faced with a game they must win and it will be tough because the hosts too are gunning for a win to be safe. Atletico have just one clean sheet in the last five matches and their defensive performances could hurt them here. They’ve however failed to score in just one game and will want to extend that scoring run. The Spanish giants have no win in their last three Champions League matches, and have failed to score in the last two. This season, in the Champions League, Atletico have managed just one clean sheet, and failed to score in three of the five.