As Atletico Madrid prepares to face Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on January 21, 2025, at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, bettors are keenly eyeing the odds and predictions. With kickoff set for 20:00 UTC, this clash promises to be a fascinating encounter. The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.55 for a home win, 3.25 for a draw, and 2.8 for an away win, indicating a closely contested match.
As Atletico Madrid prepares to face Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on January 21, 2025, at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, bettors are keenly eyeing the odds and predictions. With kickoff set for 20:00 UTC, this clash promises to be a fascinating encounter. The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.55 for a home win, 3.25 for a draw, and 2.8 for an away win, indicating a closely contested match.

Our bet of the day leans towards an X2 outcome, suggesting that Bayer Leverkusen will either win or draw. This prediction carries a confidence level of 2.6/10, with odds of 1.52. Given Leverkusen's recent form, including a notable away victory against Bayern München, this bet seems a prudent choice. Historically, away teams have secured 31.2% of wins in the UEFA Champions League, and with Leverkusen's squad valued at €609.05m compared to Atletico's €497.30m, they have the potential to outperform expectations.

In terms of goal predictions, the match is expected to be a low-scoring affair. The under 3.5 goals market is favored, with a confidence of 2.4 and odds of 1.28. Our final score prediction is a 1:1 draw, with the first half likely ending 0:1 in favor of Leverkusen. This aligns with the historical data, where 55.1% of matches featured more than 2.5 goals, but only 34.9% exceeded 3.5 goals.

Possession is anticipated to be slightly in favor of Bayer Leverkusen at 52%, with both teams expected to have 10 shots each, and 4 on target. The corner count is predicted to be 7 in total, with Atletico Madrid taking 4 and Leverkusen 3. Disciplinary actions might see Atletico receiving 2 yellow cards, while Leverkusen could see 1.

In their last head-to-head encounter on October 26, 2022, both teams scored twice, resulting in a 2:2 draw. This historical context, combined with current form and statistical insights, makes the X2 bet a compelling option for bettors. As always, approach your betting with caution and consider all available data before placing your wagers.