Atlético Madrid has put together an impressive run since opening its Champions League campaign with a defeat, and the Spanish club will look to continue that momentum when it welcomes Manchester United to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday afternoon. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with the match streaming on Paramount+.
The two clubs enter their second Champions League fixtures in contrasting positions. Atlético is still searching for its first points in the competition after falling 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield in September, while United opened with a convincing 4-0 victory over Sabah FK.
Despite that setback, Diego Simeone‘s squad has enjoyed an excellent stretch domestically, climbing to second place in La Liga with six victories through its first eight league matches.
Atlético has won four consecutive games in league play, beginning with a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad and a 4-0 rout of Osasuna. The club followed those performances with a 2-1 win over rival Real Madrid, entering the international break with three straight victories.
The winning streak reached four on Saturday when Atlético defeated Alavés 2-1 on the road. Cristian Romero provided the decisive goal in the 87th minute, securing another three points for Simeone’s side.
Manchester United, meanwhile, has struggled since taking its Champions League opener.
The Red Devils have now gone four matches without a victory, starting with a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City before falling 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Consecutive Premier League draws against Fulham and Tottenham followed, leaving Michael Carrick‘s squad 13th in the domestic standings.
Tuesday’s UCL matchup brings a reunion between two clubs that last met competitively in the 2021-22 Champions League Round of 16. Atlético advanced from that tie with a 2-1 aggregate victory, drawing 1-1 at home before winning 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United Odds Today
Atlético Madrid is listed as a short home favorite on the three-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Atlético Madrid (-115)
- Draw (+300)
- Manchester United (+300)
Best Bet for Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United
Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub offers streaks and matchup data for every Champions League fixture throughout the season. Here’s our featured pick for Tuesday’s matchup:
Atlético Madrid Moneyline (-115): Manchester United has won just one of its first six Premier League matches, collecting six points in its worst start to a league campaign since 1986. United has also struggled to create chances, generating just 0.77 expected goals in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham despite playing part of the match with a man advantage.
Their injury situation adds to the concerns. Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are all expected to miss Tuesday’s match, leaving United without three options on the defensive end.
United’s only victory in its last five matches came against Champions League newcomer Sabah FK. Facing Atlético on the road presents a major step up in weight class, particularly with the visitors struggling to generate any offense and dealing with injuries at the back.
We’re backing Atlético Madrid Moneyline (-115) to secure the home victory.
Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United Betting Splits
- Atlético Madrid: 77.8% of the tickets, 82.9% of the handle
- Manchester United: 18.2% of the bets, 14.7% of the money
- Draw: 4% of all wagers, 2.4% of the dollars
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
Julián Álvarez is generating plenty of interest in the player prop market, appearing in three of the five most popular selections for Tuesday’s match at Hard Rock Bet:
- Julián Álvarez – First Goalscorer
- Julián Álvarez – Anytime Goalscorer
- Álex Baena – Over 1.5 Shots
- Bruno Fernandes – Anytime Goalscorer
- Julián Álvarez – To Score or Assist
Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United Match Info
- 📍 Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13
- ⏰ Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: Paramount+
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