Match Details
The match between Atletico Madrid and Lille is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2024, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. This UEFA Champions League league stage clash will see Atletico Madrid as the home team with odds of 1.52 for a win, while Lille has odds of 7.06 for an away victory.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Unfortunately, there is no historical data available regarding previous encounters between these two teams.
Team Form: Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s recent performance has been inconsistent in various competitions. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won two games, lost one game, and drawn three games. They have scored seven goals but conceded eight during this period.
In terms of their current standing in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Atletico Madrid sits at position 23 with three points after playing two matches. Their goal difference stands at -3 due to conceding five goals while scoring only two.
Their most recent match was against Leganes in La Liga where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 thanks to goals from Alexander Sørloth (69′,90′) and Antoine Griezmann (81′). This win should provide them with some confidence heading into their upcoming fixture against Lille.
Team Form: Lille
Lille’s away form has been relatively strong recently as they have won three out of their last six away matches across all competitions. They also suffered one defeat and recorded two draws during this period. The team managed to find the back of the net nine times while conceding six goals when playing away from home.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Champions League group stage so far, Lille currently occupies position 18 with three points after two matches. They have a goal difference of -1, having scored one goal and conceded two.
Their most recent match was against Monaco in Ligue 1 where they played out a goalless draw. This result may not be ideal for their confidence but it does showcase their defensive capabilities.
Key Players
For Atletico Madrid, Alexander Sørloth has been in fine form recently, scoring crucial goals for the team. Antoine Griezmann is another player to watch out for as he provides creativity and attacking threat upfront.
Lille’s Jonathan David has been impressive with his performances this season, contributing both goals and assists. Nabil Bentaleb is also an influential figure in midfield who can dictate play and provide stability to the team.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results, Atletico Madrid has struggled defensively by conceding eight goals in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Lille has shown resilience at the back by only allowing six goals during this period.
Both teams have had mixed fortunes when it comes to scoring goals consistently. Atletico Madrid has managed seven goals while Lille found the net nine times over their respective past six games.
Considering these statistics along with each team’s current form and performance trends, we can expect a closely contested match between Atletico Madrid and Lille.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Lille
Given that both teams possess strong defensive units but have struggled slightly offensively recently, I predict a tight encounter resulting in a draw with both sides finding the back of the net once.
