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RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Atletico Madrid face RB Leipzig in the last eight of the Champions League on Thursday evening with Diego Simeone's side aiming to make the semi-finals of the competition for the fourth time in seven years.

The La Liga outfit are unbeaten in all competitions since February 1 and are clear favourites to advance against a team making their debut in the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition.

RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Latest Odds

Los Rojiblancos made it through to the quarter-finals following a dramatic win over the defending champions Liverpool and bet365 offer them at 7/10 (1.70) to progress.

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The side from the capital of Spain can also be backed at 11/8 (2.37) to win in 90 minutes, while their Bundesliga opponents are priced at 2/1 (3.00) in the same market.

Leipzig are also available at 21/20 (2.05) to qualify. 

RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico's Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko have not travelled to Lisbon whilst midfielder Thomas Partey suffered a muscle injury in the final La Liga game of the season and is doubtful.

Timo Werner left Leipzig to join Chelsea, while defender Ibrahima Konate is out injured.

RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Preview

This clash sees the side that finished third in the Bundesliga face the team that finished in the same spot in La Liga and in theory it should be a well-matched game. 

In practice, however, Atletico should have a clear advantage, boasting no major absentees and plenty of experience and knowhow when it comes to big European games.

It could well be a tight encounter, with under 2.5 goals offered at just 61/100 (1.61) and both managers are likely to be wary of the one-legged format of the competition.

Atletico are masters of controlling matches with few goals and each of their last seven wins in the competition have come in matches with under 2.5 goals, so if the game is as tight at the bookmakers expect it to be then there could be some value in investing in the Spanish side to edge it. 

RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Tips and Predictions

The price of 11/8 (2.37) for Atletico to win in 90 minutes will surely attract some attention, while combining that with less than three goals in the match sees the odds jump to 15/4 (4.75)

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Best Bet Banner 28022020 Atletico Madrid to win and under 2.5 goals at 15/4 (4.75) for a 1pt stake with bet365 bet365 betting banner 140120
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