David Flower
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One of this weekend's Sunday friendlies will take place in Gothenburg, where Atlético Madrid will face Juventus at the Ullevi Stadium. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailyports expert team.
Atletico Madrid
The "Colchoneros" performed at their usual level last season, with no real challenge for the title. Even the surprise package Girona surpassed them in the race for third place. However, fourth place was more than enough to secure their spot in the Champions League.
In the Champions League, Diego Simeone's side had no trouble navigating the group stage. In the first knockout round, they surprisingly eliminated last year's finalists, Inter Milan. However, their luck ran out against Borussia Dortmund. In preparation for the new season, Atlético has already played three friendlies, securing wins over Getafe and Kitchee, and drawing with Numancia.
Juventus
Last season, the "Old Lady" fell short in the race for the Scudetto, but they achieved their primary objective. Finishing third in the Serie A standings secured Juventus a spot in the Champions League. Additionally, the "Bianconeri" added the Coppa Italia to their trophy cabinet by defeating Atalanta 1-0 in the final.
Given the recent struggles of the Turin club, this was a significant success. It’s also worth noting that Juventus started last season under Massimiliano Allegri's leadership. However, following a dip in form midway through the season, the club decided to bring in Thiago Motta as head coach.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last time these teams met was in the summer of 2022, when Atlético thrashed Juventus 4:0.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has won in four of their last five meetings.
- Both teams have scored in only two of their last five encounters.
Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Prediction
Bookmakers cautiously favor the Spanish side, offering odds of 2.34 for an Atlético victory. In this friendly, we suggest betting on "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.60.
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