Atletico Madrid’s winning streak came to an end in unlikely fashion against Leganes over the weekend, and now they host the Bundesliga Champions on Tuesday. Which team will prevail in Spain? Find out more on our Atletico vs Leverkusen betting predictions.
Leverkusen occupies an automatic qualification spot on the log, but only one point separates them from the Spaniards. With all to play for, let’s take a look at the odds on Champions League 24/25 bookies.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League season 2024-25, League Stage (Round 7) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 21 January 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Tuesday |
There’s no surprise with the Atletico vs Leverkusen odds on the bookmakers. Diego Simeone’s team are tagged favorites at home with a victory worth 2.40 (7/5), while Leverkusen aren’t far off at 3.00 (2/1). The odds for a draw are set at 3.25 (9/4).
Both teams met twice in the group stage back in 2022, and the Germans had a better record over both legs. Yannick Carrasco missed a penalty in the dying minutes last time Atletico Madrid hosted Leverkusen, and they had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Atletico Madrid lost two of their first three Champions League games, but they have a good chance of finishing in the final eight with two games left. The Colchoneros were on a 15-game winning streak before their 1-0 defeat against Leganes. Atletico Madrid has lost just once at home in the UCL this season, and they led up until the hour mark before conceding three goals to Lille. A win at home is important to avoiding the playoffs, and they have won their last three UCL games.
Jose Gimenez and Alexander Sorloth are doubtful for the game against Leverkusen. Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty over the weekend, and he can make amends with huge three points on the line.
Leverkusen has been one of the most consistent teams this season, with only two defeats in all competitions. Their only loss in the Champions League was a 4-0 defeat at Anfield, and they beat Inter last time in the UCL. Xabi Alonso’s team are unbeaten in 13 games, winning their last 12 matches in all competitions. They face Sparta Prague in their last UCL game, and they have a good shot at automatic qualification if they get a result against Atletico Madrid.
Martin Terrier suffered a tendon injury over the weekend, and he’s ruled out for the rest of the season. Viktor Boniface could make a return against Atletico Madrid, but Amine Adli is still out of the squad.
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Bayer Leverkusen has shown a great mentality this season, and they’ve been able to grind out results against very good teams. The Germans have only lost to Liverpool who are arguably the best team in the UCL this term. Atletico were on a winning streak before their defeat this weekend, but four of their last five wins were by a goal margin. The hosts haven’t been so impressive, and Leverkusen can take points off them. An away win or draw is a good pick on Atletico vs Leverkusen predictions and is available on 2025 football bookmakers.
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All six of Atleti’s games in the UCL have ended with over 2.5 goals, and they have kept just one clean sheet in six games. The hosts are averaging more than two goals per game in the UCL, and they are also conceding more than a goal per game. Bayer Leverkusen’s scoring has improved this year and they were involved in a five-goal thriller in their away win at Dortmund. With no guarantees on positions, both teams will come out to play, and we should see a very interesting game. Backing the over 2.5 goals option has good value on Atletico vs Leverkusen betting tips.
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Xabi Alonso’s team has found their groove on attack, and this could be bad news for an Atleti team that concedes a lot of chances. Against Barcelona, Diego Simeone’s team conceded seven big chances. Leverkusen has scored at least two goals in four of their last five games, and they handed Dortmund a first league defeat at home, scoring three goals. The Black and Reds will definitely get their chances to score, but a bet on the visitors to score more than once has better odds.
Atletico Madrid is making a late push for a top-eight finish, but they face a Leverkusen side with 12 wins in a row. Our Atletico vs Leverkusen betting picks are ready, and you can make extra cash by using our expert tips and predictions.
