Atletico Madrid vs Lille prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - Oсtober 23, 2024
In the third round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, a match between Atlético Madrid and Lille will take place. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, in Madrid, with a kickoff time of 21:00 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Atlético Madrid
Atlético hasn't had an ideal start in the Champions League. The victory in the first match against Leipzig wasn't surprising, but the 0-4 loss to Benfica was concerning.
Domestically, the team performs at its usual high level, securing a spot just behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Last weekend, Atlético claimed a 3-1 comeback win over Leganés.
Lille
The "Dogs" faltered in the first round, losing away to Sporting Lisbon. However, Lille made a surprising comeback in the next match, unexpectedly defeating Real Madrid at home, much to the delight of their fans.
In the French league, the team has had mixed results. While performing decently overall, they sometimes drop points in easier matches. Interestingly, Lille managed to hold Monaco, one of Ligue 1's leaders, to a draw in their last game.
Match Facts
- Atlético has not lost a home game this season.
- Lille is unbeaten in five consecutive matches.
- Atlético averages 1.8 goals per game at home, while Lille averages 0.8 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Mandava, Giménez, Witsel, Lino, Koke, De Paul, Molina, Griezmann, Correa, Álvarez.
- Lille: Chevalier, Bakker, Gudmundsson, Alexandru, Diakité, Santos, Cabella, André, Boaddi, Zhegrova, David.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never met before.
Prediction
In the race for the top 8, this match will be crucial for Atlético. The team needs only a victory, and I believe Simeone's men will rise to the occasion and secure three points.
