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Atl. Madrid vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting tips
Atlético Madrid receive the visit of those from Manchester United on Riyadh Air Metropolitano (formerly Wanda Metropolitano) in Stage 2 of the UEFA Champions League League, Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The two teams come after diametrically opposed debuts in the competition: Diego Simeone’s team lost their first away match at Liverpool (2-1), while the English debuted in force with a 4-0 win against Sabah FK.
Atl. Madrid:
He is going through an excellent period internally, occupying the second position in La Liga. After the failure of anfield, Robiblacos they tied four consecutive wins in all competitions, including a 2-1 success in the derby with Real Madrid and a recent win, also 2-1, away to Alavés. The team from the Spanish capital is particularly strong on home soil, being unbeaten in the last 5 matches at home. Atlético Madrid is based on a positive atmosphere and a stable lot. Important players such as Álex Baena and Cristian Romero (the author of the victorious goal with Alavés) received minutes or brought a major impact recently. Julián Álvarez continues to be a key piece in Simeone’s attack.
Atl. Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak — Pubil, Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo — G. Simeone, Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Baena — Lee Kang-in, Julián Álvarez.
Manchester Utd:
Under the command of interim technician Michael Carrick, is in a deep crisis of form. The Red Devils didn’t win a single match since that 4-0 with Sabah. They come after a run of four games without a win, recording disappointing Premier League results such as the weekend draw (1-1) with Tottenham, although the opponents played in 10 men. The start of the domestic season is considered the weakest in the last 40 years for the club (only 6 points in 6 stages). Manchester United Face a real staffing crisis, receiving harsh blows just before the move. Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo They got injured in the match against Spurs, missing out on final training and being left at home. They join a long list of unavailables that still include the striker Benjamin Šeško (incidentation to the tibia), defenders Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt, as well as the midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Shaw’s absence, combined with Dorgu’s and uncertainty surrounding Noussair Mazraoui, creates big trouble at the level of sideguns, forcing Carrick to improvise probably with Diogo Dalot on his left flank.
Manchester Utd (4-2-3-1): Lambens — Yoro, Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Dalot — Tielemans, Whale (or Santos) — Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford — Matheus Cunha.
Atl. Madrid vs Manchester Utd head to head matches
01.08.2026 Manchester Utd – Atl. Madrid 2:1
30.07.2022 Manchester Utd – Atl. Madrid 0:1
15.03.2022 Manchester Utd – Atl. Madrid 0:1
23.02.2022 Atl. Madrid – Manchester Utd 1:1
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.50
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