Tottenham vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (18 March)

Stifled from the start by Atlético Madrid in the first leg, Tottenham scuttled in the first minutes of this double confrontation by conceding 3 goals in 1/4 hour. The English were weighed down by individual errors, whether those of their defender or their unfortunate goalkeeper Kinsky, guilty of 2 big foot faults which led to 2 goals for the Colchoneros. Ultimately, the Spurs were quite clearly beaten despite 2 goals scored subsequently 5-2 and their chances of being able to reach the 1/4 finals seem quite reduced. This team, however, surprised by finishing in 4th place in the league phase with only one defeat in 8 days. Because in the championship, it is much more difficult for the Londoners who are only in 16th position in the Premier League before traveling to Liverpool next weekend. Before this trip to Anfield, Tottenham remained on 5 defeats in a row in the league.

For its part, Atlétic Madrid therefore took a very good option on qualifying for the quarter-finals after taking full advantage of their opponent's errors during the first leg. Quite technically fair, the Colchoneros were therefore able to punish the English but they will undoubtedly regret the 2 avoidable goals conceded in the match which may leave a slim hope for the Spurs 5-2. Before that, the Spaniards were able to dismiss Club Bruges in the play-offs 3-3 in the first leg, 4-1 in the return after taking 14th place in the regular season. At the same time, in La Liga, the Madrilenians defend their 3rd place in the standings and they face Getafe next weekend after being able to defeat Real Sociedad 3-2. Atlético will also challenge this same team next month in the Copa del Rey final.

There are still many absentees to report this week on the Atlético side. Indeed, the holders Udogie (defender), Bentancur, Bergvall (midfielders), Odobert and Kudus (wingers), the defender Davies as well as the long-time absent attackers Kulusevski and Maddison must once again draw a line under this meeting. The last three cities are not even qualified to play in this competition any more than the Malian international midfielder Yves Bissouma. Coming out affected at the end of the game, defender Romero and substitute Palinha are uncertain for this return. Propelled to start in the first leg, the unfortunate goalkeeper Kinsky lived a nightmare at the Wanda Metropolitano by being guilty of 2 huge blunders in a few minutes and he was replaced just after a quarter of an hour of play by a Vicario who was also not in full confidence who should be starting this evening. Up front, Brazilian striker Richarlison (8 goals and 3 assists in PL, 1 goal and 1 assist in C1) is suspended which should allow Solanke (3 goals in PL) to be able to start. Already absent in the first leg, winter recruit Mendoza should remain rested for this poster, injured.

Otherwise, the Colchoneros should appear in full force at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium this Wednesday evening. We should notably find Julian Alvarez at the forefront who scored a double last week. This has 8 goals scored in La Liga and 7 in the Champions League. At his side, Antoine Griezmann (6 goals in La Liga, 2 goals, 3 assists in C1) and the solid Norwegian Sorloth (10 goals in La Liga, 5 goals in C1) are in the balance to start. Also watch out for Swiss Army knife Marcos Llorente who scored his 4th goal in the competition last week. 

• Summary: Tottenham Hotspur played against Atlético Madrid in 1 matches this season.
• Tottenham Feedinco Rating: 6.90
• Atl. Madrid Feedinco Rating: 6.89