On Wednesday, Salzburg and Atlético Madrid face off on the last day of Group A of the Champions League. The two teams can still hope to reach the 1/8 final. Salzburg must win while Atlético only needs a draw.

Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Soccer Betting Tips – Champions League

Already the author of an interesting journey last year in his Champions League group, Salzburg could succeed in reaching the Round of 16 this season if he wins in this meeting. Indeed, after having experienced 4 rather complicated first days following their draw against Lokomotiv Moscow (2-2) and their defeats against Atlético (3-2) and Bayern (2-6 and 3-1), the Austrian club relaunched perfectly last week by winning in Russia against Lokomotiv Moscow (1-3). In the standings, they, therefore, find themselves in 3rd place with only 2 units behind their opponent of the day. In the Austrian Bundesliga, the reigning champion still leads the standings with 2 units ahead of his runner-up. After conceding two poor results, he resumed his forward march against St-Polten (2-8) but fell again on the Admira field this weekend (1-0) with a partly reworked team.

Opposite, Atlético Madrid is in a rather delicate situation. Regularly used to appearing well in this competition like last year when it reached the quarter-finals, the club has still not secured its qualification for the 1 / 8th-finals and will find itself in the Europa League in the event of a defeat in this part. Indeed, the Colchoneros started badly by bowing heavily against Bayern (4-0) before recovering with difficulty against Salzburg (3-2). Then, they conceded 3 draws against Lokomotiv Moscow twice (1-1 and 0-0) and against a bis team from Bayern (1-1) last week. At the same time, Diego Simeone’s men have made a very convincing start to the season in La Liga. Following their victory against Valladolid this weekend (2-0), they remain on 7 wins in a row in the league. This excellent series also allowed them to take the lead in the La Liga standings despite their two games behind.

Staff for Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid

The French midfielder Bernede should be the only one absent for this part since the young Swiss Okafor should return for this meeting. Also, note the return of the excellent scorer Daka (6 goals in the league) and the Okaguwa midfielder who could regain a starting place. Upfront, the Hungarian nugget Szoboszlai, striker Koïta (10 goals in 8 league days), and German hope Berisha (5 goals) could also be part of the starting 11.

Atlético Madrid will make the trip to Austria without the Croatian side Vrjsalko (long-term injured) and the rough centre forward Diego Costa who is still in the infirmary. In addition, rookie midfielder Kondogbia does not qualify for the Champions League and titular centre-back José Gimenez has joined the infirmary just like young Manu Garcia. Absent for the past two weeks, Uruguayans Correa and Suarez will be back. Facing Bayern, the young Joao Felix burst the screen thanks to a very beautiful score returned. This weekend, Frenchman Thomas Lemar finally found his way back to the net with his club for the first time in over a year and a half.

Official lineups for Salzburg vs Atlético Madrid:

Salzburg: Stankovic – Kristensen, Ramalho, Wöber, Ulmer – Mwepu, Camara, Junuzovic, Szoboszlai – Berisha, Koita.
Atlético Madrid: Oblak – Trippier, Savic, Herrera, Renan Lodi – Llorente, Saul Niguez, Koke, Ferreira Carrasco – Joao Felix, Suarez.

The key points for the match Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid

The meeting will be played behind closed doors.
The two coaches will be able to make 5 changes in this meeting.

Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Soccer Betting Tips

Thanks to his excellent attackers, Salzburg could pack this meeting and make Atlético Madrid doubt, which could even end up not winning in this meeting. Salzburg victory or draw!

Betting Tips: Salzburg will score the 1st goal
Odds: 1.95