The game between Astana and Atletico Madrid, will start at 3 p.m., thus constituting the first game of the day in the Champions League competition. Atletico is aiming to get the 3 points in order to make its life a lot easier in the 2 games remaining for the end of the group stage part of the competition.
In the first game between the 2 teams in Spain, Atletico managed a 4-0 win. Astana’s mind is on the forthcoming game on Sunday against Aktobe; if Astana wins this, it will be crowned champions in Kazakhstan for a 2nd consecutive time.
It is interesting to note that in its previous 2 encounters, apart from the game against Atletico in Spain, Astana has suffered a 4-0 away defeat and a 0-3 home defeat from Villareal.
Prediction
A goalless game for Astana and a win for Atletico, just like it was the case for Astana in its previous 3 encounters with Spanish teams;
Bet: Atletico to win to nil (1.90) @ BET365