Roma vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 10/09/2017, 13:15  by | Modified on 10/09/2017 at 14:16 in Champions League Predictions

AS Roma were knocked out by Porto in the play-off round of the Champions League last season and went on to reach the last sixteen of the Europa League. This season the Italian side qualified automatically but face a tough draw with Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Qarabag so could easily end up back in the Europa League. In Serie A this season they have made a shaky start with an away win at Atlanta followed by a 3-1 home loss to AC Milan. Form in the Champions League has been poor in recent years with just one win in their last 15 games in this competition. Atletico Madrid have reached the final and the semi-final in the past two seasons and will be hoping for another long run in the Champions League. They are unbeaten in La Liga this season but have drawn two of their three games and are already four points behind leaders Barcelona. In recent years it take sides of the calibre of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich to win at home in the Champions League against Atletico. With Roma's poor form in this competition and shaky start to the season, Atletico can get an important win in this group opener.