UCL MATCHDAY 2: Atletico Madrid Vs RB Salzburg Match Preview And Prediction.

Atletico Madrid were thrashed 4-0 by reigning Champions League winners Bayern Munich on the 2020/2021 Champions League Matchday 1 Group stage fixture. 

RB Salzburg had a better Matchday 1, claiming a 1-1 draw against Lokomotiv Moscow after conceding a late goal.

Atletico Madrid are a strong defensive side. They have only conceded just five goals for an average 0.83 goals per game in all competitions. They have played six times in all competitions with just one game seeing both teams score goals.

RB Salzburg have played 10 times in all competitions, scoring 39 goals and conceded just 8 times. They miss a big chance to claim all 3 points against Lokomotiv Moscow. 

Atletico Madrid are coming into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 win against Real Betis in the League last weekend.

RB Salzburg sits atop the Austrian Bundesliga table, following an unbeaten impressive run in 5 games. They are currently the dominant force in Austrian football, winning each of the last 7 championships. 

Atletico Madrid could be without the duo of Saul Niguez and Diego Costa. The availability of Jose Gimenez is also a doubt. Sime Vrsaljko is ruled out until December with a muscle injury.

RB Salzburg's only injury news is that of Antoine Bernede who has a broken leg.

PREDICTION: ATLETICO MADRID TO TAKE MAXIMUM 3 POINTS AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.