The Aquile return to the Champions League after three years and these Lazio vs. Atletico Madridpredictions suggest that they are in for a tough night. Diego Simeone’s side are unbeaten in La Liga and will pose a lot of problems for Maurizio Sarri’s team.
Lazio vs. Atletico Madrid odds
1 – Atletico Madrid to win – 3/2
2 – Over 2.5 goals scored – 11/10
3 – Both teams to score – 4/5
4 – Alvaro Morata to score first – 5/1
5 – Ciro Immobile to score anytime – 7/4
Lazio kick off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday when they welcome Atletico Madrid to the Stadio Olimpico. Following a poor start to the season, the Aquile secured an important win over Napoli before the international break, signalling a return to their true level.
Despite evidence that Maurizio Sarri’s side may be back to their best, they face a tough opponent in their first Champions League match in three years. Atletico took no time to settle into the season and entered the international break on the back of a 7-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. As a result, bookmakers have the visitors as favourites to secure a win, continuing their unbeaten streak over the Aquile.
Atletico Madrid this season have shown a Diego Simeone side at its absolute best. Based on a three-man defence and an attacking partnership, they have scored ten goals in their first three games. The visitors will look to take advantage of Lazio’s defensive struggles this season, evidenced by their failure to secure a clean sheet in any of their first three Serie A games. A wager on 2.5 goals scored could therefore pay off.
It is not all doom and gloom for the hosts, however, as they proved against Napoli that they are able to compete with the best. Lazio have only failed to score once this season and offer a far more rounded attacking threat than they have traditionally, with summer signing Daichi Kamada scoring the winner at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Playing at home, the Aquile will hope to unlock their visitors – and a bet on both teams to score could provide potential returns.
Tuesday’s match also marks a return to the Stadio Olimpico for Alvaro Morata. With Memphis Depay out injured, the Spanish forward is expected to start alongside Antoine Greizmann. Morata has a solid record against his midweek opponents, having scored three goals during his spells with Juventus – and he is our tip to score first.
The hosts have their own prolific marksman in Ciro Immobile, who marked his appointment as Italy captain with a goal during the international break. Lazio’s all-time goalscorer had an unsuccessful spell in Spain earlier in his career and will be keen to show what he is capable of.
How to stream Lazio vs. Atletico Madrid
Catch Lazio vs. Atletico Madridlive in Champions League action this week on TNT Sports.
Lazio Champions League fixtures
Atletico Madrid Champions League fixtures
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Lazio top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 0 |
Atletico Madrid top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Lazio vs. Atletico Madrid line-ups
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Kamada, Cataldi, Alberto; Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni
Atletico Madrid (3-5-1): Oblak; Savic, Witsel, Hermoso; Lucero, De Paul, Barrios, Niguez, Lemar; Morata, Griezmann
Lazio team news
Maurizio Sarri is unlikely to make many changes following Saturday’s clash with Juventus. Pedro and Elseid Hysaj made their returns from injury and should be available, while Mateo Guendouzi could also make an appearance.
Atletico Madrid team news
Memphis Depay picked up an injury before the international break and is unlikely to return for Tuesday’s game, meaning Alvaro Morata is likely to start. Joao Felix has yet to feature for Atletico Madrid this season, while Jose Giminez and Koke are out injured.