Qarabag take on the visitors Atletico Madrid at “Baku National Stadium” in the round three of the UEFA Champions League Group stage. The game will be played in Baku on Wednesday, October 18th.
Qarabag feel comfortable in the Azerbaijan's Premier League. Last weekend the side broke Inter Baku 2:0 and currently takes the lead in the standings with 19 points earned and 14-3 goal difference after seven encounters played. Showing strong performance in the inner tournaments, in the Eurocups “Atlılar” is not able to compete on equal with notable rivals, having lost to Chelsea 0:6 and AS Roma 1:2. As a result, Qarabag settle on the fourth position in Group C with zero points gained and 1-8 goal difference. The Azerbaijanis conducted nine clashes in face of their fans in this season, having got six victories, two draws and single defeat in them.
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In their turn, Atletico Madrid have failed to succeed in three back-to-back matches. Last Saturday the side from Madrid gained 1:1 draw against Barcelona at the home pitch within the Spanish LaLiga. With eight gameweeks behind, Diego Simeone’s team occupies the third place in the elite division table with 16 points taken and 13-5 goal difference. Atletico Madrid had a disappointing start in the UEFA Champions League, having recorded 0:0 draw vs. AS Roma and 1:2 loss to Chelsea. As a result, the club settles on the third position in the standings with only one point earned after two clashes. It should be mentioned that “Los Colchoneros” have not been beaten on the road since the 14th of May across seven encounters in a row, having got two wins and five draws during that period.
It will be the first head-to-head for Qarabag and Atletico Madrid ever. “Los Colchoneros” play with “Azerbaijan” inscription written on their shirts and now their will appear in that country. The hosts are the favourites of the upcoming fight, however, the prideful Caucasians will not give up easily in front of their supporters as it was shown by their game against AS Roma.
Prediction for the match: Qarabag to win with +2.5 Asian handicap.
