Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid prediction and betting tips on April 16, 2024 by Jason Collins
On April 16, Borussia Dortmund - Atletico Madrid will have their return meeting in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, the prediction for the match of these rivals is made by our analysts.
Borussia Dortmund
"Bumblebees" spend a difficult season for themselves, in the Bundesliga the team goes fifth, behind the fourth Leipzig only on additional indicators. In the last round managed to beat Borussia Mönchengladbach away with a score of 2:1, the double on the account of Zabitzer. The mentioned victory was the fifth in six confrontations, which is a sign of good form. In the Champions League Borussia managed to win the "group of death", and then passed PSV, there are chances to pass and in the semifinals.
Atletico Madrid
"Matrasniki" play unstable this season, the team is able to show top-level soccer, but it does not always work out. In La Liga wards go fourth, the gap from fifth place is 4 points, the main task is to stay in the first quartet. In the last round Atletico defeated direct rival Girona at home with a score of 3:1. Before the away game, the club has a slight advantage, it is enough not to lose to go further.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The battle of the first round ended with Atletico winning 2:1, Madrid won the first half, but in the second half Borussia played better, which had a great chance to equalize in the end.
- Borussia is not impressive in home meetings, in recent matches there were 4 wins with two defeats.
- Atletico have won just one meeting out of the last seven, in all tournaments.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
A difficult and unpredictable battle is expected, in which Borussia is quoted as a slight favorite, although it is the "bumblebees" need to take risks and go forward. Atletico knows how to break the tempo and hold the desired result. We consider it an acceptable bet on an exchange of goals.