Atletico Madrid v Celtic

Atletico Madrid vs Celtic Preview

Group E is becoming something of a three-horse race for the top two places in the group as just a mere two points separate third placed Lazio from the group leaders, Feyenoord, with Atletico Madrid sitting in-between these two clubs; Celtic bring up the rear at the bottom of the Group E table with just one point to their name prior to Matchday 4.

Atletico Madrid's impressive six-match winning streak in the domestic La Liga was brought to a sudden halt on Friday night when they were handed a surprising 2-1 defeat away from home at Las Palmas but Diego Simeone's side now return to the more familiar surroundings of their Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano for this Matchday 4 clash with Scottish outfit, Celtic, no doubt seeking a swift return to winning ways.

That recent defeat to Las Palmas also put an end to a promising nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions which included seven wins for the hosts while on the European front, Atletico Madrid still remain unbeaten having picked up points in draws with Lazio and Celtic, both away from home, along with posting an entertaining and lively 3-2 home win against the group leaders, Feyenoord.

However, the hosts have recorded just two wins from their previous 12 home ties in this competition, so the goals market therefore appeals here.

Onto Celtic, and they extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games on the weekend when they registered a comprehensive 3-0 win away from home at Ross County in the Scottish Premiership but although The Hoops earned a solid point by way of a 2-2 draw at home with upcoming opponents, Atletico Madrid, this pending return leg in Madrid looks a daunting prospect for Brendan Rodgers' side.

Despite their dominance on the domestic front with Celtic sitting eight points clear of Rangers at the top of the Premiership table, Celtic have struggled to make an impact in this season's Champions League group campaign having lost both of their opening games.

Defeats to Feyenoord 2-0 and Lazio 2-1 put an early dent in Celtic's ambitions of a top two finish in Group E and the visitors must now grab all three points here on Tuesday night if they're to have any chance of remaining in the mix for a place in the knockout rounds.

This may be easier said than done though as Celtic have failed to win any of their last six outings on their travels (losing four of these games), while five of these last 10 away ties have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals as well.

Atletico Madrid v Celtic Verdict

Celtic have no option but to go for it in Madrid as they desperately need all three points but this could leave them exposed at the back, so goals look likely here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Atletico Madrid win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.90

Correct Score: Atletico Madrid 2-1 @ 6.50