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Lokomotiv Moscow vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting tips
In Group D of the Champions League, former finalist Atletico Madrid will visit Lokomotiv Moscow on Tuesday evening. The pressure is on the visitors from Spain, who only have a point in their pocket after a round of play.
Lokomotiv Moscow:
Lokomotiv Moscow may call itself the surprising leader of group D after the first round of play. The Russians managed to stunt two weeks ago by beating 1-2 on Bayer Leverkusen on German soil. With that great victory, the team was able to take a major step towards European wintering. Normally places one and two in this group are of course for Juventus and Atletico Madrid and Lokomotiv Moscow and Bayer Leverkusen compete for third place, although the team of Yuri Semin can throw a lot of oil on the fire with a victory over Atletico Madrid.
Lokomotiv Moscow has bad memories of Atletico Madrid, because the last time the Russians faced the Spaniards (eighth finals Europa League 2017-2018) they were wiped out with a hefty 5-1 defeat. Still, with four wins in their last five official duels, The Railroaders can work towards confidence with Tuesday. With only a clean sheet in the last eight games, the rear-guard remains a concern, but the midfield and the attack is extremely dangerous with players like Joao Mario, Gregorz Krychowiak and Fedor Smolov.
Atletico Madrid:
Atletico Madrid was able to call itself the moral winner two weeks ago, after it managed to fight for a 2-2 draw against Juventus in its own Wanda Metropolitano after a 0-2 deficit. The Spaniards, together with the Italians, are of course the favorite to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League, but the fact is that they still have to work hard in the remaining five group games. A victory in Moscow would therefore be very welcome for Los Colchoneros.
Atletico Madrid only managed to win one of her last five official duels, so she is struggling with her form. Also last weekend the red and white in the city derby against Real Madrid (0-0) did not win again, although goalkeeper Jan Oblak could live with that result. The Slovenian is one of the best keepers of the moment, but we cannot deny that since the departure of strongholds like Diego Godin, Filipe Luis and Juanfran in the back, Atletico Madrid is quite vulnerable. Oblak, however, managed to keep his goal clean during the last three duels. Simeone’s Atleti is of course not known as a goal machine, so solid defense is crucial.
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Atl. Madrid head to head matches
15.03.18 EL Lokomotiv Moscow Atl. Madrid 1 : 5
08.03.18 EL Atl. Madrid Lokomotiv Moscow 3 : 0
25.10.07 EL Lokomotiv Moscow Atl. Madrid 3 : 3