Our Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid predictions don't expect the visitors to emerge victorious, but Marcos Llorente will get a shot off.
Arsenal are significant favorites, so Atletico Madrid will need to get creative, so we should see more Marcos Llorente on the attack. With his 1+ shots prop at plus money, we're taking advantage of a fantastic line.
Arsenal seek to maintain their perfect start to the Champions League when Atletico Madrid travel to the Emirates. The Gunners are one of only two sides in the competition to win both of their first two matches without conceding a goal. Atletico will hope to reverse their road woes and pick up an away victory for the first time this season in any competition. While Marcos Llorente often lines up at right back for Atletico Madrid, don’t let that fool you into thinking he’s not a threat to shoot or score at any point. For proof, look no further than Atletico Madrid’s last visit to British soil. Their first Champions League group stage match saw them fall 3-2 at Liverpool, but it was Llorente’s two goals that saw them level things after falling behind 2-0 in just six minutes. And when Atletico concede possession, as they’re likely to do against Arsenal, he becomes even more of a threat. He typically helps drive the ball forward on the counter with his pace. Over the past year, he ranks in the Top 10% of all major European league midfielders in progressive carries. This season, he’s averaging almost 2.5 touches per 90 minutes in the opposing penalty area across La Liga and Champions League. Arsenal have yet to concede a goal in their two Champions League matches, and they’re limiting opponents' shooting opportunities. But when they lose the ball, they are prone to being hit on the break. This is especially true down their left side when Riccardo Calafiori is playing at left back. I use the term “playing” loosely, as you’ll often find the Italian fullback in nearly any position he wants to be in at any given point in a match. The price of +115 is extremely kind, as Llorente should probably have even money odds at best to take a shot. And if Atletico line up in a 3-5-2 as some reports are suggesting, that price becomes even more of a gift.Everyone knows Arsenal’s fondness for set pieces, and this match should give them plenty of opportunities to send their big men into the box. Atletico Madrid like to foul and play compact, especially on the road, and that should lead to both free kicks and corners. Despite being a center back, Gabriel Magalhaes is averaging 0.88 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season. Look for him to get on the end of a cross and test Jan Oblak at some point. Arsenal have six consecutive victories over Spanish clubs in the Champions League, and Atletico Madrid have been fairly poor in their travels this season. The Gunners will push their overall winning streak for the campaign to six as they claim all three points.Affiliate Disclosure : Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Jason has been hooked on football since watching Real Madrid and Manchester United in the 2003 Champions League, and has been betting on the sport for nearly 15 years. He has given soccer gambling and fantasy advice for nearly a decade, writing for sites including Rotowire, SB Nation, and The TwinSpires Edge.Copyright © 1995 - 2025 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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