Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

These clubs are going to come up with an entertaining contest here. The Gunners are likely to emerge victorious against Atletico Madrid in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Tuesday, 21^st October 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Arsenal's next victory in the Champions League will be a particularly momentous one, and the Gunners could achieve it on Tuesday night, when they face Atletico Madrid at the Emirates in the league phase.

Should Mikel Arteta get one over Diego Simeone in midweek, the Gunners will be celebrating their 100th win in the tournament proper, as well as the extension of an all-time record streak.

Head-to-head:

• Both teams have never faced each other in the Champions League before.
• In their two meetings in the UEFA Europa League, Atletico Madrid won one, and the other ended in a draw.
• Arsenal haven’t faced a defeat in their last eight matches.
• Atletico Madrid have won three of their last five fixtures.
• The Gunners have secured four clean sheets in their last five attempts.

Form:

• Arsenal in the Champions League: W-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
• Atletico Madrid in the Champions League: L-W
• Atletico Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-D-W

Team News:

• Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal due to their injuries. Nono Madueke’s availability is not yet confirmed.
• Atletico Madrid will miss out on the services of Johnny Cardoso as he is injured.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bukayo Saka will have an important role to play in the attacking front for his club. The England international is going to lead the attack from the right once again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He has scored one goal in one UCL match this season.
• Julian Alvarez is going to be one of the important men in the final third for Atletico Madrid. Julian Alvarez looks in good touch and is going to create issues for Arsenal with the ball at his feet. He can score goals and create plays with his fellow teammates, which can be very crucial for the visitors.