Arsenal v Atletico Madrid predictions, expected lineup, how to watch and stats

Arsenal are one of only six teams to have won their first two Champions League group games this season.

Mikel Arteta’s men secured a 2-0 away win against Spaniards Athletic Bilbao with substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard scoring in the final 20 minutes.

They followed that up with another 2-0 win, this one at home to Greek Olympiakos, with Martinelli putting them on their way again and Bokio Saka sealing it late on.

After reaching the semi-finals of the competition last year and extending their lead at the top of the Premier League Victory over Fulham at the weekendthe Gunners are in prime form to challenge for European glory once again.

Atletico Madrid had a rollercoaster opening Champions League group game as they fell to Liverpool 2-0 down just six minutes before Marcos Llorente’s double (45, 81) earned a point. It wasn’t when Virgil van Dijk nodded a late winner for the hosts.

But Diego Simeone’s side certainly made amends for their second, running out 5-1 winners over Eintracht Frankfurt as five different players got on the scoresheet.

Because of this thumping win, Atleti are 10th in the 36-team Champions League table, enjoying a better goal difference than 12 other sides on three points.

How to see and hear

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid kicks off at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, October 21 at 8pm (UK).

The game will be shown live on Amazon Prime, with coverage starting at 6.30pm. Live commentary will also be available for UK listeners on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Arsenal team news

Arsenal have a number of long-term injuries that rule out Martin Odegaard, Noni Medvec, Kai Huertz, and Gabriel Jesus.

The only other injury news surrounds defender Piero Hancapi, who did not feature in the weekend win at Fulham.

With the Gunners attacking trophies on a number of fronts, this is a clear opportunity to rotate, so the two potential moves are being handed to Miles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel Martinelli.

Ben White could also come on, having been given the nod in the 2-0 win over Olympiakos.

Expected line-up of weapons

(4-3-3) Kingdom ; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Scully; Rice, zabimandi, az; Sacca, Guevaras, Martinelli.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico travel to Arsenal on the back of a narrow 1-0 home win against Osasuna, which saw them move up to fourth in La Liga, eight points behind their city rivals.

But it came at a price when Argentina striker Nico Gonzalez left the match before half-time with a head injury. Concussion protocol means he has to sit it out.

Simeone may feel that former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is an ideal alternative option against Premier League opposition.

Clement Lenglet was suspended at the weekend but returns here.

Atletico Madrid expected line-up

(4-4-2) Oblak ; Red, Laurent, Length, Norman; Almada, Barrios, Simon, French; Griezmann, Alvarez.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Stats

-The teams’ only previous fixtures came in the 2017/18 Europa League semi-finals, a 1-1 draw in London followed by a 1-0 home win for Atleti en route to lifting the trophy.

– The Gunners have lost just one of their last 14 matches at home to the Spanish visitors (W8 D5).

– Italy have won just one of their last nine games against English teams (D2 L6).

– Atleti are winless in nine Champions League group stage/league phase matches against Premier League teams (D4 L5).

– The Gunners have kept nine clean sheets in their last 13 group stage/league phase matches.

– Bokyo Saka has six goals in his last seven Champions League appearances, and 11 in his first 19 games in the competition.

– Julian Alvarez has seven goals in his last seven Champions League appearances.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

At first glance, everything points to another arms victory and, most likely. , another clean sheet.

They are three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Fulham and have conceded just three goals in eight top-flight matches.

So far in Europe, it’s a pair of 2-0 wins.

And then there is their impressive record against Spanish opposition. Arteta seems to love going up against his compatriots, and has guided Arsenal to six straight wins over the Spanish side.

Weapons seem to be a solid bet to win Neil overthough it’s worth noting that Atletico have scored in each of their 11 matches so far this season and their last three outings have finished 1-1. Although, this is their toughest away test so far.

England winger Bokio Saka has scored in three of his four home games this season, so he looks a good bet. Scoring first or anytime.

Given their set-piece potential, any Arsenal defender is worth considering for a pop-up with a goal.