Champions League Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Lazio Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 13)
- Atletico Madrid can top Group E if they pick up at least a point on matchday six
- Lazio require an away win to leapfrog their opponents into top-spot
The action in Group E in the Champions League draws to a close on Wednesday, as the battle for top spot in the standings takes place in Madrid. Atletico will be able to cement top spot in the group with just a draw, while Lazio require maximum points.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m ET
- Where: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid, Spain
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | |
| Draw | |
| Lazio |
Match Preview
The battle for top spot is the standout fixture in Group E on matchday six, as Atletico Madrid chase a favorable result when Lazio come to town. Atletico will need at least a point to conclude the group stage at the top of the standings, while Lazio will need maximum points on the road, as they trail their Spanish rivals by a point.
Atletico boasts an excellent record against Lazio, as they are unbeaten in their previous four matches against their rivals. However, the previous match between the sides this term saw the points shared following a 1-1 draw. But, Lazio’s only win over Atletico came back in March 1998.
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Lazio also have a very poor record against sides from Spain, as they have lost eight of their nine away matches against La Liga opposition. Their only win over that period was the success picked up against Atletico in 1998. Atletico’s home record this season in the Champions League has been solid, as they have won each of their last two. They will be looking to win all three home group stage matches for the first time since 2018-19.
It could also be hard to ignore Lazio’s away record in the Champions League. The Italian side has picked up just two wins from 18 matches on the road. However, their most recent success was achieved during this Champions League campaign, as they beat Celtic away from home.
Atletico Madrid vs Lazio Prediction
Lazio’s away record in Europe is the huge concern this week, as they have achieved limited success on the road. Therefore, we will be siding with the home side landing maximum points to ensure their progression through to the next round as group winners.
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