Atlético Madrid vs Lille Prediction: UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM CET
Venue: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Live Stream: Paramount+
Overview
Two of Europe’s most in-form teams, Atlético Madrid and Lille, will clash in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday.
Atlético Madrid, the 2014 and 2016 Champions League runners-up, are enjoying a resurgent season under Diego Simeone. They are currently second in La Liga, just five points behind leaders Barcelona, and have won their last five matches in all competitions.
Lille, meanwhile, are the surprise package of this season’s Champions League. The French champions are top of Group G, ahead of Salzburg, Sevilla, and Wolfsburg, and have lost just once in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first meeting between Atlético Madrid and Lille in European competition.
Form Guide
Atlético Madrid: WWWWW
Lille: WWWDL
Team News
Atlético Madrid will be without suspended defender Mario Hermoso, while Yannick Carrasco is a doubt due to injury.
Lille will be without suspended midfielder Benjamin André, while Renato Sanches is a doubt due to injury.
Predicted Lineups
Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Savic, Giménez, Reinildo; Llorente, Koke, Kondogbia, Griezmann; Morata, Correa
Lille: Jardim; Diakité, Fonte, Djalo, Ismaily; André Gomes, Onana; Bamba, Cabella, David; Weah
Prediction
Atlético Madrid will be favorites to win the first leg at home, but Lille are a dangerous team and should not be underestimated. The Spanish side’s experience in this competition could prove to be the difference, but Lille have the quality to cause an upset.
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Lille
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