Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

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MATCH PREVIEW Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Pulse Contributor 22:11 - 19.10.2025

Arsenal could achieve another victory in the Champions League on Tuesday night when they face Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have been very outstanding in Europe this season under Mikel Arteta, having won two out of their two opening fixtures so far. Diego Simeon’s team is also in high spirits and ready to snatch at least a point.  

This Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid preview talks about what is at stake for both teams and if Arsenal can extend their unbeaten run in the competition.

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Arsenal are favourites to win the Premier League title || imago

Arsenal come into this fixture on a winning streak, having won four of their last five matches, including winning Olympiacos 2-0 easily in their last Champions League outing. Arteta’s team has been outstanding at home, including playing smooth, strategic football and aiming higher to keep visiting teams under pressure.

Winning this match will put the Gunners on top of the table or at least place them among the teams yet to drop a point in this campaign. Atletico Madrid won’t visit the Emirates Stadium without a fight.

The visitors are known for their aggressive defending, and their excellent form at the moment will be a major motivating factor. They come into this match having trashed  Eintracht Frankfurt 5:1 in their last Champions League match.

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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head

Arsenal have played against Atletico Madrid twice, and so far, Atletico Madrid has had more favourable results. The epic encounters came in 2018, in the Europa League semi-final with a narrow 2-1 win over two legs.

Arsenal is yet to defeat Atletico Madrid in their meetings, and Arteta will be very anxious to change that this time.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard in pain. Image: Imago

Arsenal will play against Atletico Madrid without Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, and Kai Havertz. Should Declan Rice be booked in this fixture, he will miss the next Champions League outing against Slavia Prague. However, the Gunners will once more have to rely on the brilliance of star player Bukayo Saka.

On the other hand, Simeone will worry about the fitness of Nico Gonzalez, who was subbed off in the match against Osasuna due to a head injury. However, the manager still has many alternatives, as Javi Galan, Conor Gallagher, and Almada are available to start.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid probable lineups

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Gallagher, Almada; Griezmann, Alvarez

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and betting tips

Both teams are doing great of late, but playing at home gives Arsenal an edge which you can bet on Livescorebet. Atletico will possibly defend a lot and try to reduce the home team. However, Arsenal's sharp attack and force might hand them the win.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid

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