Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Match Overview – 05.05.2026

One week after their 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano in Madrid, Arsenal and Atletico Madird are facing each other again in a second leg from the Champions League 1/2-finals. The Gunners didn’t win in Spain, but now they have the chance to decide the tie at their own ground. Meanwhile Atletico need to push as much as they can if they want to progress. Let’s preview in our today football predictions and odds.

Arsenal had the lead in the Spanish capital, but they lost their advantage after the break. Still, Mikel Arteta’s team have the great opportunity to play the second leg at home. The Emirates is a fortress so it won’t be easy for the Spaniards here.

Atletico Madrid need to play one of their greatest European games if they want to reach the final in Budapest. Los Colchoneros look like underdogs here, but that’s exactly what could work in their favour.

Arsenal News & Analysis

On Saturday Arsenal faced Fulham in the Premier League and executed a perfect 3-0 win at the Emirates. Despite still being in a title race, Mikel Arteta made some rotations compared to the starting eleven he chose in Madrid. Players like Eze, Trossard, Saka and Lewis-Skelly found a place in the line-up.

We pretty much know what to expect of Arsenal in the second leg against Atletico Madrid. The Gunners will rely on their flawless tactical discipline, alongside the danger they can create from set-pieces. This team know how to defend so we don’t expect anything different here.

Viktor Gyokeres shined with a brace against Fulham. It was a sign that the Swedish striker is finding a good form in the decisive phase of the season. Sporting’s ex-striker now has 21 goals in all competitions in his first season as Arsenal player.

Atletico Madrid News & Analysis

Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone rotated his whole line-up against Valencia in La Liga on Saturday. The Argentine head coach is prioritising the Champions League at the moment and it’s not a secret. He and his team will give everything to win at the Emirates and reach the final.

Simeone could make a change or two in his line-up against the Gunners. Marcos Llorente could eventually move back to midfield which means that Nahuel Molina would start at the right-back position. If not, Cardoso will start once again alongside Koke while Llorente would keep his place in defence.

Meanwhile there would be no change when it comes to formation – Simeone will use his favourite 4-4-2 formation. Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann will lead the attack while Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone shall start on the wings.

Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Betting Predictions

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid let everything to be decided in the second leg. This means that we shall expect some drama at the Emirates on Tuesday night.

Arsenal to Progress;
Under 3.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

This will be match number 5 between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in all competitions. There are two draws while both teams have one win each.

Betting Verdict

Arsenal have the opportunity to finish the job against Atletico Madrid at their own Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s team know how to win at home, but they are facing a team that knows how to play in Europe. Thank you for being with us and our today football predictions and odds.