The annual MLS All-Star game takes place on Wednesday night with Atletico Madrid supplying the opposition at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.
Diego Simeone’s men are playing in this fixture for the first time and will be looking to build on their 7-3 thrashing of rivals Real by making it four defeats in a row for MLS’ best talents.
Latest Odds
bet365 make the Liga side just 4/5 (1.80) to win in normal time in Florida, with the All-Stars priced at 11/4 (3.75).
The last two All-Star Games have ended level after extra time, with the guests going on to prevail on penalties, and a stalemate after 90 minutes is offered at 12/5 (3.60).
Team News
Stars of MLS such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Nani, Wayne Rooney, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Carlos Vela are all set to start, but manager James O’Connor will ensure all 26 all-stars play.
Simeone is likely to play a relatively strong line-up. Diego Costa scored four goals against Real Madrid last week and will hope to start again in Orlando, whilst Joao Felix should also get the nod.
Preview
AFP/Getty ImagesThe All-Star Game is usually an open and exciting affair, as evidenced by bet365 offering just 7/20 (1.35) on three or more goals being scored.
However, whilst the matches themselves tend to be entertaining for the crowd, actual goals have been in short supply with the last two fixtures ending 1-1 and the previous three before that were all 2-1.
MLS’ All-Stars have not won this fixture since 2015 when they beat Tottenham in Colorado, and will certainly have their work cut out against an Atletico side exuding confidence after that 7-3 victory over Real Madrid.
Tips and Predictions
A victory of that magnitude looks unlikely, but Atletico could have hit double figures in that clash if they were more clinical and even the best defenders MLS have to offer may struggle.
The 4/5 (1.80) quote from bet365, then, on the Liga side spoiling MLS’ party on Wednesday night looks to offer the best value.
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Atletico Madrid to win at 4/5 (1.80) for a 2pt stake with bet365