Atletico Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 11, 2024
The match between Atlético Madrid and Slovan Bratislava will take place in Madrid on Wednesday, December 11. The kickoff is scheduled for 6:45 PM Central European Time. I suggest focusing on the game’s goal-scoring potential.
Match Preview
Atlético Madrid is in good form, but the team’s performance raises some questions. Over the weekend, the "Colchoneros" secured a spectacular comeback victory against Sevilla, overturning a 1:3 deficit.
In the Champions League, Simeone’s side seems to be in control. They have three wins in five matches, though it could have been better, as slip-ups against Lille and Benfica could have been avoided.
For Slovan, reaching the Champions League group stage is already a significant achievement. Competing at this level against top-tier opponents is challenging, so five losses come as no surprise.
Nevertheless, competing on two fronts hasn’t yet affected the Slovak team’s domestic league performance. Slovan lost their last match but remains the leader in the Slovak league.
Match Facts
- Atlético has won nine consecutive matches.
- Slovan hasn’t won in their last two away games.
- Atlético averages 2.4 goals per game at home, while Slovan averages 2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán, Gallagher, Barrios, De Paul, Simeone, Álvarez, Griezmann.
- Slovan Bratislava: Takáč, Blackman, Kashia, Bajrić, Zuberu, Savvidis, Ignatenko, Tolić, Barseghyan, Mak, Strelec.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never met before.
Prediction
I don’t think the Spanish team will face any issues in this match. The opponent's level is significantly lower, so securing a victory should be straightforward. I predict that the "both teams to score" bet will not hit in this game.
