{"id":1439015,"date":"2026-03-16T15:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439015"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:07:07","slug":"match-preview-tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-18-03-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-tottenham-vs-atletico-madrid-18-03-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham vs Atl\u00e9tico Madrid: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The UEFA Champions League<\/a> serves up a fascinating clash as Atl\u00e9tico Madrid host Tottenham, with kick-off set for 20:00 on 18 March at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh from a seven-goal thriller in their last encounter, both sides arrive with attacking credentials and a point to prove. Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s resounding 5-2 win in the first leg gives them an edge, but Spurs\u2019 consistent season form suggests this tie is far from settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent scoring trends and player form, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in goals at both ends, given both teams\u2019 big chance creation and conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing goals at both ends as Atl\u00e9tico average 2.64 goals scored and 1.91 conceded per game, while Spurs are hitting 2.11 goals per match. Both sides have created 22+ big chances this campaign and neither defence has looked watertight.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n\u00c1lvarez leads the tie with 7 goals in 10 European appearances and is heavily involved in big chances (26 assists). Spurs\u2019 defence conceded 5 in Madrid last week, so we fancy the Argentine to get on the scoresheet again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

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