Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Preview
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are set to clash in the Champions League quarter-finals. Both teams have exceeded expectations in Europe, outperforming their domestic campaigns. Let’s dive into the match preview:
- Date: April 10, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Estadio Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid
Atletico Madrid comes off a thrilling victory against last year’s runners-up, Inter Milan, in the round of 16.
Despite trailing 2-0 on aggregate, they staged a remarkable comeback, with Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay leading the charge.
Notably, Atletico has never suffered a Champions League knockout defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano or their old Vicente Calderon home, winning 10 out of 16 contests and conceding just four goals in the process.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund topped the “group of death” in the group stage, defying the odds against Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Newcastle United.
Their talisman, Luuk de Jong, rescued a 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the round of 16.
Dortmund faces a tough challenge against Atletico, who have been unbeaten in their last nine Champions League home games, winning each of their last four.
Prediction:
- Atletico Madrid’s strong home form and defensive resilience make them favorites.
- Expect a tight contest, with both teams being cautious in the first leg.
- Under 2.5 goals could be a prudent betting option for this tie.
