Manchester United - Atletico Madrid: Preparation for the new season. Prediction - August 1, 2026
On Saturday, August 1, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid will face each other in a friendly as part of their preparations for the new season. I am offering a betting tip for this game, which kicks off at 15:00 CET.
Manchester United - Atletico Madrid: Match preview
Manchester United recently began their preparations for the new season. The team have already played two friendly matches, although they still have four more games to come before the season gets underway. The Red Devils lost 0-1 to Wrexham in their opening match and then thrashed Rosenborg 5-0. They will play their first Premier League match of the new season on August 22 against Hull City.
Atletico Madrid will begin their new La Liga campaign earlier than Manchester United will start their Premier League season. Los Colchoneros will play their opening match against Malaga on Wednesday, August 19. They will then face Villarreal on August 23. They have already begun their preparations for the new season and played against Getafe, thrashing them 4-1. Three more friendlies and the start of the competitive season lie ahead.
Match facts and H2H
- Manchester United have played two friendly matches, winning one and losing one.
- Atletico Madrid thrashed Getafe 4-1 in a friendly.
- The teams have played each other three times, with Atletico Madrid winning two matches and Manchester United winning one.
Prediction
In my view, we are in for a good friendly with several goals. There is no pressure, just preparation for the season. I am offering a bet on both teams to score. The odds for this outcome are 1.48.