On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid hosts Lille in their third Champions League match of the season, both teams sitting in playoff positions in their respective groups.
Current Form:
- Atletico Madrid: Despite being 23rd in the Champions League standings, they are third in La Liga and coming off a home victory over Leganes. Facing two tough away matches in the Champions League against PSG and Sparta Prague, they need to secure points at home against Lille.
- Lille: Currently fourth in Ligue 1, Lille trails league leaders PSG by six points. They have one victory in the Champions League, which came against Real Madrid at home. The Mastiffs aim to capitalize on their previous success and earn points on the road.
Prediction:
Given Atletico’s home advantage and solid recent form, they are favored to win. However, Lille’s capability to challenge strong opponents makes it a potentially competitive match. A narrow Atletico victory is anticipated.