Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Saturday morning at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium. Another win for the European Champions? Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City Predictions
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Preseason Showdown: Manchester City’s Asian Tour Concludes with a Clash Against Atletico Madrid
Key Stats
– Atletico Madrid are seeking a comeback after a recent defeat against K-League All-Stars.
– Kevin De Bruyne is back in contention after recovering from an injury.
The preseason fixtures are setting the stage for an exciting year of football. This time, the focus is on the forthcoming showdown between Manchester City, the European champions, and Atletico Madrid at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium. After having a thrilling start to their preseason journey, Manchester City’s intent is to maintain their winning streak in Asia. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are keen on making a comeback after their recent defeat against the K-League All-Stars.
Manchester City’s Preseason Dominance
Manchester City’s performance during this preseason tour has been remarkable. After triumphant victories against Yokohama F Marinos and Bayern Munich, the team is eager to claim their third consecutive win, rounding off a perfect Asian tour. The recent victory against Bayern Munich was a thrilling one, where Aymeric Laporte scored a late winning goal.
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This showdown against Atletico Madrid is the final stop on their Asian journey before they prepare for their upcoming clash against Arsenal in the Community Shield. Following this, Manchester City will take a short training break in Manchester before beginning their Premier League campaign. Under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, the team is eyeing more silverware in the form of the UEFA Super Cup.
Manchester City’s recent transfer activities have been relatively subtle. The standout acquisition is the former Real Madrid midfielder, Mateo Kovacic. However, they have lost key players Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan.
Atletico Madrid’s Quest for Resurgence
Unlike Manchester City, Atletico Madrid are in a transitional phase, striving to improve after their third-place finish in the La Liga last season and a shaky European campaign. Despite speculations about his future, Diego Simeone will lead the team in the hope of a more assertive season.
Atletico have been active in the transfer market. They have welcomed new additions, Javi Galan, Caglar Soyuncu, and Cesar Azpilicueta, while securing permanent deals for Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix. A swift turnaround is necessary for Atletico after their defeat against the K-League All-Stars.
The Clash of Giants: Team Insights
City’s journey through Asia has been relatively smooth, focusing on minimising injuries. Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian playmaker, has made a promising recovery and is set to be back in contention. Young talents like Maximo Perrone and James McAtee are also getting opportunities to prove themselves.
Atletico, on the other hand, faces challenges with the absence of key defenders Nahuel Molina and Jose Maria Gimenez. Their new signings Santiago Mourino and Caglar Soyuncu may be put to the test in the upcoming match.
Predictions
With all the data and recent performances in mind, predictions can be made.
- Match Outcome (Market: Win-Draw-Away): Manchester City’s current form suggests they have the upper hand. They are likely to win considering their solid performance to finish their Asian tour on a high note.
- Correct Score: Given the attack strength of both teams and considering Atletico’s recent defensive struggles, a 3-1 victory for Manchester City is a plausible scoreline.
- Goalscorer: Kevin De Bruyne, having fully recovered, is likely to be back in action and has a high chance to score in this match.
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