Bayern Munich v Atletico Madrid Betting Tips [21 October 2020]

UEFA Champions League holders Bayern Munich will start their title defence with a Group ‘A’ match against Atlético Madrid at Allianz Arena. Bayern were in absolute command last season when they swatted aside teams with ease and will be keen to start their defence on a high. Atlético will be keen to improve on their quarter-finals performance last season and not lose ground as the presence of Salzburg makes the group interesting.

Bayern became the first team in the European Cup / Champions League history to win every match before winning the tournament last year. The 11-match winning run that Bayern are on currently is the longest for side in the history of the tournament. The German champions are coming off a 4-1 win in the Bundesliga over the weekend that made it four wins in a row in all competitions. In fact, Bayern have won six of their seven matches this season in all competitions – which includes an extra-time win over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup. Playing at this venue, Bayern always remain difficult to beat – they haven’t lost at Allianz Arena since November 2019 and have won 17 of their last 18 matches in all competitions at this venue, drawing the other.

Atlético were dumped out of the Champions League knockouts last season by RB Leipzig with a 2-1 win. Diego Simeone’s men will be looking to make their mark this season and are unbeaten in La Liga so far. Atlético have won two and draw two matches so far and have conceded only one goal so far. While the wins have come with eight goals aggregate, the two draws have been goalless for Atlético. The Spanish side will look to improve their Champions League form, though, as they have won just two of their last six matches at full time – losing four. If including their loss to Leipzig in Portugal, Atlético have lost their last four Champions League away matches at full time.

Bayern Munich were the best European side in the Champions league last season and will be keen to start the new season along the same lines. Atlético Madrid have also started their La Liga season positively, but have struggled away from home in the Champions League. We are backing Bayern to continue their good record and start their campaign with a win.