Champions League: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 21)

The high-quality action in the Champions League resumes this week, as the important penultimate round of matches get underway. A standout tie in this week’s competition will see Bayer Leverkusen travel to Atletico Madrid. You can find the odds and our picks for the clash here.

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
• How To Watch: Paramount+

Odds

Match Preview

A heavyweight showdown is set for Madrid on Tuesday, as German champions Bayer Leverkusen face Atletico Madrid. Xabi Alonso’s side have been in excellent form in the competition so far this season, winning four of their six matches to sit fourth in the overall standings. In fact, a win on Tuesday could see them end the round in second spot.

There will be slight pressure on Atletico, as their progression through to the next round is not yet assured. Diego Simeone’s side have won each of their last three, which is a marked improvement after winning just one in their opening three matches in the competition this season.

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Atletico and Leverkusen have clashed on ten previous occasions across European competitions, with each recording wins on three occasions. However, the recency bias would support the chances of the German side, as Leverkusen have avoided defeat in the last three. Over that period, they have recorded two wins.

But, Atletico have avoided defeat in their last ten home matches against German teams. The last Bundesliga club to win on the road in the Champions League against Atletico was Borussia Dortmund in October 1996.

Leverkusen’s defensive record will give them a fighting chance this week, as only Liverpool have won more games to nil in the Champions League this season. In fact, since the start of last season, Leverkusen have kept nine clean sheets in Europe.

Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen Picks

A close encounter is expected between Leverkusen and Atletico this week. Neither side have given away much in recent rounds, which means that there could be value in siding with the points being shared on Tuesday.

Free Pick:

• The Draw