Prediction for match Tottenham — Atletico Madrid

Match Analysis: Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid

In the Champions League on March 18, Tottenham will face Atletico Madrid. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Tottenham win at 2.65, while Atletico Madrid is slightly favored at 2.58, with a draw priced at 4.00. Probability-wise: Tottenham - 37.18%, draw - 24.63%, Atletico Madrid - 38.19%. The odds for "Both Teams to Score: Yes" are 1.53, and "No" is at 2.37. The "Both Teams to Score: Yes" option seems one of the most intriguing bets available.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Tottenham drew 1-1 with Liverpool, lost 2-5 to Atletico Madrid, and were defeated 1-3 by Crystal Palace. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, beat Getafe 1-0, convincingly overcame Tottenham 5-2, and won 3-2 against Real Sociedad. In their head-to-head meeting on March 10, Atletico Madrid triumphed over Tottenham with a score of 5-2. On average over five matches, Tottenham has a ball possession of 40.8%, 2.6 yellow cards, 14 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Atletico Madrid averages 53.4% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 8.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. These stats highlight the differences in playing style and discipline.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match span, Tottenham's average total goals per match is 4.2, while Atletico Madrid's is 3.4. Tottenham scores an average of 1.2 and concedes 3, whereas Atletico Madrid scores 2 and concedes 1.4. Tottenham has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, while Atletico Madrid has in 3 out of 5. In the first half, more than 1.5 goals occurred in 4 out of 5 matches for Tottenham and 3 out of 5 for Atletico Madrid. In the second half, both teams recorded more than 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches. Timing-wise, Tottenham often scores in the first 15 minutes (40%), while Atletico Madrid does so at a similar rate (42%). Tottenham is most vulnerable from the 31st to 45th minute (36%), and Atletico Madrid from the 76th to 90th minute (40%). Overall, both teams frequently participate in high-scoring matches, and the stats on goals and overs support the "Both Teams to Score: Yes" bet.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average over 5 matches, Tottenham has 4.4 corners, and Atletico Madrid has 5. For the over 9.5 corners market, Tottenham has hit this mark 1 out of 5 times, while Atletico Madrid has done so 3 out of 5 times. The total closest to the average sum is 9.5 corners: the odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.60, and under 9.5 is 2.19. Tottenham is favored in the corners market with odds of 1.33. It's reasonable to expect 9-10 corners in this match, with a slight edge to Tottenham in terms of deliveries.