{"id":1446277,"date":"2026-05-04T13:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1446277"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:50:18","slug":"match-preview-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-05-05-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-05-05-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal<\/a> welcome Atletico Madrid<\/a> to the Emirates Stadium in a high-stakes Champions League<\/a> semi-final that puts one of the continent\u2019s best defences up against a prolific but vulnerable attack. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Tuesday, with both sides aiming to reach the Champions League final. Arsenal can reach their first Champions League final in 20 years (2006) as they bid to go 14 games unbeaten in the competition for the first time ever. Atletico Madrid can reach the Champions League final for the third time in the last 13 years; only Real Madrid have more appearances in that time (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal\u2019s imperious form and defensive solidity contrast sharply with Atletico\u2019s unpredictable nature\u2014can the visitors break through, or will the Gunners continue their flawless home run?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the underlying trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re especially confident in backing Arsenal to win, given their perfect group stage record and defensive dominance so far this season.<\/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
Arsenal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Betfair<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArsenal are a strong bet to overcome Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg. Their formidable home record this season boasts five wins and one draw, with no defeats. This contrasts sharply with Atl\u00e9tico’s away form, which shows only one win, one draw, and two losses in the competition. Furthermore, Arsenal previously dispatched Atl\u00e9tico 4-0 in October 2025, demonstrating their capacity to dominate. With home advantage and superior recent form, Arsenal are poised for victory.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bukayo Saka Anytime Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(27.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBukayo Saka anytime assist against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid is a strong bet. Saka has already registered two assists and 12 key passes in this Champions League campaign, creating three big chances. His expected assists (xA) per 90 minutes stands at 0.28, highlighting his consistent creative output. With Arsenal’s formidable home record and their previous 4-0 victory over Atl\u00e9tico, the Gunners are expected to attack, providing ample opportunities for Saka to deliver a decisive pass.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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