Atletico Madrid vs. Lazio Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Atletico Madrid vs. Lazio

At Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night, a showdown for the top spot in Group E of the Champions League unfolds as Atletico Madrid welcomes Lazio for their concluding group-stage fixture.

With both teams having secured a spot in the last 16, just one point separates them. Los Colchoneros currently lead the group, holding a slight edge over their Italian counterparts who are positioned in second place.

Atletico Madrid, a year after a disappointing group-stage exit from the Champions League, has secured a place in the last 16 with a game to spare this season, winning three and drawing two of their first five Group E matches.

Diego Simeone’s team secured their spot in the knockout rounds by defeating Feyenoord 3-1 in the Netherlands on matchday five. Avoiding defeat against Lazio on Wednesday would secure the top spot in their group, a feat not achieved since the 2016-17 season.

Atletico Madrid vs. Lazio

Following a 1-0 loss at Barcelona in La Liga shortly after the Feyenoord victory, Atletico returned to winning ways last weekend with a 2-1 home triumph over Almeria, thanks to first-half goals from Alvaro Morata and Angel Correa.

What to remember – Atletico Madrid vs. Lazio

Wednesday’s upcoming match promises to be a closely-fought contest between two evenly-matched teams, reminiscent of the reverse fixture three months ago. However, Atletico Madrid is considered the favorites on home soil.

Given Atletico’s strong home form and Lazio’s recent challenges when playing away, we anticipate that Simeone’s team will do what it takes to secure a narrow victory in front of their own fans, solidifying their claim to the top spot in Group E.

Betting tip for Atletico Madrid vs. Lazio

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.