Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Lineups and Statistics: Two betting tips for tonight's game

Kick-off is fast approaching in the 8pm wave of Champions League group stage matches, and the stakes are incredibly high. One of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the night comes at the Metropolitano Stadium where La Liga title contenders Atlético Madrid host German champions Bayer Leverkusen, live on TNT Sports 2 at 8pm.
Bayer Leverkusen currently sit 4th in the standings with 13 points, while Atlético Madrid trail closely behind in 11th with 12 points. Both sides are fighting for a top-8 finish to secure qualification for the last 16.
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Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Lineups
Jose Gimenez won't feature for Atletico Madrid, but expect in-form Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and England's Conor Gallagher to all start.
Bayer Leverkusen have a number of absentees, including Victor Boniface, Jeanuel Belocian, Martin Terrier, and Amine Adli.
The official Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen lineups can be viewed in the graphic below.
# | Starting XI | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
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13 | Jan Oblak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Clément Nicolas Laurent Lenglet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | José María Giménez de Vargas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
16 | Nahuel Molina Lucero | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Javier Galán Gil | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Giuliano Simeone Baldini | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
7 | Antoine Griezmann | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Pablo Barrios Rivas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
5 | Rodrigo Javier De Paul | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Marcos Llorente Moreno | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Julián Álvarez | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
# | Substitutes | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
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3 | César Azpilicueta Tanco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Ángel Martín Correa Martínez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Samuel Dias Lino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Conor John Gallagher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31 | Antonio Gomis Alemañ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Reinildo Isnard Mandava | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Axel Laurent Angel Lambert Witsel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Robin Aime Robert Le Normand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Thomas Lemar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 | Juan Agustín Musso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Jorge Resurrección Merodio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Rodrigo Riquelme Reche | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
# | Starting XI | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
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17 | Matěj Kovář | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Piero Martín Hincapié Reyna | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
12 | Edmond Fayçal Tapsoba | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Jonathan Glao Tah | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Nordi Mukiele Mulere | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | Exequiel Alejandro Palacios | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
34 | Granit Xhaka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Alejandro Grimaldo García | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Florian Richard Wirtz | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
30 | Jeremie Agyekum Frimpong | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
# | Substitutes | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | Robert Andrich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Aleix García Serrano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Ben Hawighorst | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Jonas Hofmann | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 | Lukáš Hrádecký | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
36 | Niklas Lomb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Victor Okoh Boniface | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
40 | Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Patrik Schick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 | Artem Stepanov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Statistics
Here’s an overview of all the statistics surrounding the Atlético Madrid vs Leverkusen match. It includes several interesting stats to consider when placing a bet.
You can also find player statistics for all players in the Champions League, which can help inform your betting decisions.
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Team
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Player
Player
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Playing
Playing
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Goals
Goals
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Shots
Shots
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SOT
SOT
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Fouls
Fouls
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Julián Álvarez
J Álvarez
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2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | ||
Piero Hincapié
P Hincapié
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1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | ||
Nathan Tella
N Tella
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- | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | ||
Granit Xhaka
G Xhaka
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- | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | ||
Florian Wirtz
F Wirtz
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- | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
Antoine Griezmann
A Griezmann
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- | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
Alejandro Grimaldo
A Grimaldo
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- | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
Edmond Tapsoba
E Tapsoba
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- | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
Exequiel Palacios
E Palacios
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- | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | ||
Jeremie Frimpong
J Frimpong
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- | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | ||
Javi Galán
J Galán
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- | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | ||
Samuel Dias Lino
S Dias Lino
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Pablo Barrios Rivas
P Barrios Rivas
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- | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||
Nahuel Molina
N Molina
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Nordi Mukiele
Nordi Mukiele
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Patrik Schick
P Schick
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- | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
Matěj Kovář
M Kovář
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Reinildo Mandava
R Mandava
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Robin Aime Robert Le Normand
R Aime Robert Le Normand
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Rodrigo De Paul
R De Paul
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- | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
Aleix García Serrano
A García Serrano
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- | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
Marcos Llorente
M Llorente
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares
A Augusto de Matos Soares
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Clément Lenglet
C Lenglet
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Giuliano Simeone
G Simeone
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | ||
Jan Oblak
J Oblak
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Jonas Hofmann
J Hofmann
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- | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Jonathan Glao Tah
J Glao Tah
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- | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
José María Giménez
J María Giménez
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | ||
Ángel Correa
� Correa
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- | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips
Atletico Madrid head into the match on the back of 15 wins from their last 16 games, while they've won each of their last six on home soil.
Julian Alvarez is averaging nearly a goal every other game for Atletico with 14 strikes in 30 appearances, including four goals in this season's Champions League.
Atlético Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen: Win Probabilities & Team Statistics
- Probability of an Atlético Madrid win: 37%
- Probability of a Leverkusen win: 34%
- Probability of a draw: 29%
Below are team statistics for both Atlético Madrid and Leverkusen, based on recent matches.
Atlético Madrid Statistics
- Scored the first goal in 6 of their last 8 matches.
- Failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 games against Leverkusen.
- Achieved 15 consecutive wins prior to last weekend.
Bayer Leverkusen Statistics
- Won their last 12 matches in a row.
- Remain unbeaten in their last 13 matches.
- Scored the first goal in their last 10 matches.
Where to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen
You can watch Atlético Madrid vs Leverkusen live on TNT Sports 2 at 8pm on Tuesday 21st January.
TNT Sports offers comprehensive Champions League coverage, making it a top choice for fans who want high-quality broadcasts and access to exclusive content.
The following matches will be broadcast tonight on TNT Sports:
Match | TV Channel |
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Monaco vs Aston Villa | TNT Sports 1 at 5.45pm |
Atalanta vs Sturm Graz | TNT Sports 2 at 5.45pm |
Benfica vs Barcelona | TNT Sports 1 at 8pm |
Club Brugge vs Juvents | TNT Sports 4 at 8pm |
Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund | TNT Sports 5 at 8pm |
Crvena zvezd vs PSV | TNT Sports 6 at 8pm |
Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart | TNT Sports 7 at 8pm |

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