With neither side in convincing defensive form there should be plenty of interest in backing goals at both ends at Old Trafford
Manchester United welcome Atletico Madrid to Old Trafford on Tuesday evening in the second leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League, with the tie currently level after a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital three weeks ago.
Ralf Rangnick’s side were poor in the first leg but scored a vital goal through Anthony Elanga and, after Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick on Saturday saw off Tottenham in the Premier League, United will be confident of progressing to the quarter-finals.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid latest odds
The hosts have recorded two wins and a draw in their three matches at Old Trafford in this season’s tournament and bet365 price a victory for the Red Devils in 90 minutes at 6/5 (2.20).
Atletico for their part won in both Milan and Porto during the group stage and are offered at 13/5 (3.60) to claim another success while the game can be backed at 21/10 (3.10) to go to extra time.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid first goalscorer
He was quiet in the first leg by his high standards, but Cristiano Ronaldo remains the favourite to score first at 7/2 (4.50) ahead of Marucs Rashford and Edinson Cavani who are both offered at 11/2 (6.50).
Joao Felix has scored first in four of Atletico’s last five games, including when these sides met at the Wanda Metropolitano, and the Portugal international is priced at 10/1 (11.00), with Luis Suarez at 6/1 (7.00).
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid preview
Atletico dominated the first leg but failed to score a second goal when in the ascendency, and allowed United to get themselves back into the tie.
Neither side has been at their best domestically this year and both know a run in the Champions League is all they have left in terms of achieving something memorable in the current season.
The rigid defensive solidity which has brought Diego Simeone’s team so much success over the last decade has dissipated this term, and while in previous years they could be relied upon to keep things tight, that is no longer the case.
Backing goals at both ends therefore should appeal, given neither team has been impressive defensively this term, and both know they need to score to avoid the lottery of penalties.
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid tips & predictions
Both teams to score is priced at 10/11 (1.91) and has proved a regular winner in both teams’ matches in the competition this season.
Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org
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Both teams to score at 10/11 (1.91)
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