Atlético de Madrid 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen

Current streaks

Recent form

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid have been in impressive form, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions before suffering a surprising 1-0 defeat to Leganés in their most recent La Liga outing. The team's defensive prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with four clean sheets in this six-game stretch and a miserly average of just 0.33 goals conceded per game. Their attack has been efficient if not prolific, netting 1.5 goals per match on average. The standout result in this run was a 4-0 thrashing of Elche in the Copa del Rey, which represents their highest-scoring game in this period. Atlético's ability to grind out results is evident, with four of their five victories coming by a single-goal margin, including a notable 2-1 away win against Barcelona. Despite the recent loss, Atlético's form suggests they are a formidable opponent, especially considering their defensive solidity and their knack for winning close encounters.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are in scintillating form, currently riding an impressive 11-match winning streak across all competitions. The German side have been defensively resolute, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding just 0.5 goals per game during this period. Their attacking prowess is equally noteworthy, with a particularly high-scoring encounter against SC Freiburg ending in a 5-1 victory. Leverkusen have scored 14 goals in their last six games, averaging 2.33 goals per match. Their overall performance has been so dominant that they haven't tasted defeat in their last 12 matches, showcasing their consistency and strength in both domestic and European competitions. Interestingly, despite their goal-scoring capabilities, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting their ability to control games and secure narrow victories when necessary.

Recent home/away form

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak. Their offensive prowess is evident, with the team netting 13 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid as well, conceding just 0.83 goals per match and keeping three clean sheets. The standout fixture in this run was undoubtedly the seven-goal thriller against Sevilla, which Atlético won 4-3, showcasing their ability to outscore opponents in high-scoring encounters. Interestingly, there's a perfect balance in their goal distribution, with 50% of matches seeing both teams score and an equal split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. This run of form has established Atlético's home ground as a fortress, with the team demonstrating both attacking flair and defensive resilience.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have been in impressive form away from home, winning their last four consecutive matches on the road. This run includes notable victories against tough opponents such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Union Berlin. The team have shown resilience in their away performances, scoring in every match except for a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Leverkusen's defence has also been solid, keeping two clean sheets in their last six away games. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an average of 1.5 goals per game, whilst their defensive record stands at 1.33 goals conceded per game. Interestingly, half of their away matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, suggesting varied and unpredictable encounters.