Two camps who will get their respective Champions League semi-final adventures underway on Wednesday night, Atletico Madrid will welcome Arsenal to the Spanish capital.
Managing to claim what was an essential domestic boost over the weekend, it is no secret that the Gunners are desperately searching for some much-needed stability and they will once again be firmly under the microscope here.
While Atletico might have collected a heavyweight quarter-final scalp this month as they shockingly came past bitter domestic foes Barcelona, Diego Simeone’s men find themselves in an almost identical position to Wednesday’s opponents.
With all eyes falling on the Metropolitano on Wednesday night, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips.
Arsenal’s extended inconsistencies
While Arsenal might have briefly found a route back to the top of the Premier League standings on Saturday evening as they dragged themselves to a nervy 1-0 victory at home against Newcastle, Mikel Arteta’s men have come under serious pressure recently.
Despite holding a commanding nine-point buffer at the top of the Premier League table just last month, Wednesday’s guests have continued to show some rather glaring concerns.
Hit with what could prove to be a season-defining 2-1 loss away at bitter title foes Manchester City on April 19th, Arsenal have remarkably mustered just a pair of wins from any of their last seven appearances across all competitions.
Watching their FA Cup adventure come to a shock end earlier in the month as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Championship outfit Southampton, Arteta’s side have seen their quadruple dreams come to a public end.
Despite edging past Sporting Lisbon this month as they clung to a 1-0 aggregate win against Portuguese heavyweights, Arsenal face what should be a fiery test over the next week.
Bet Builder Tip: Gabriel Magalhaes over 0.5 fouls @ 2/3 with 1xBet
Atletico’s glaring defensive issues
While Atletico Madrid might have shockingly came past bitter domestic rivals Barcelona this month as they secured a famous 3-2 aggregate win, Simeone’s men have faced a public backlash.
Suffering major Copa del Rey heartbreak against Real Sociedad last week, Wednesday’s hosts have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Despite securing what was a much-welcomed 3-2 victory at home against Athletic Bilbao over the weekend, Simeone’s side have shown some glaring defensive struggles on either side of March’s international break.
Heading into March’s fortnight interval with a 3-2 loss against arch-rivals Real Madrid, Atletico have remarkably conceded at least a pair of goals in eight of their last nine outings across all fronts.
Likewise, gaining a reputation for their action-packed affairs, it should be noted that Wednesday’s hosts have seen eight of those nine showdowns finish with both teams finding the net.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score @ 19/20 with BetUS
Alvarez looking to steal centre stage
While Julian Alvarez might have only arrived in the Spanish capital just two years ago, the Argentinian international has cemented his spot as Atletico’s leading man.
Continuing to shine since arriving from Manchester City for a reported fee in the region of £81.5million, the World Cup-winner finds his stock at a red-hot high and will certainly spearhead Atletico’s charge on Wednesday night.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation Copa del Rey final strike against Real Sociedad on April 18th, the 26-year-old has also embarked on a major European flurry this season.
Reportedly attracting a string of heavyweight interest ahead of the summer transfer window, Alvarez has registered 13 direct goal contributions in as many Champions League appearances this year (nine goals, four assists).
Bagging a sensational first-leg strike against Barcelona in Catalonia this month, Simeone’s attacking talisman will certainly be looking to test an Arsenal defence who have recorded just a sole clean sheet from their last five matchups outside of north London.
Bet Builder Tip: Julian Alvarez over 0.5 shots on target @ 3/5 with Dachbet
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips
- Gabriel Magalhaes over 0.5 fouls
- Both teams to score
- Julian Alvarez over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 4/1 with Vegas Land
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