Man City vs Atletico Madrid Tips & Predictions - Stick With Goals in the Club Friendly
Man City and Atletico's pre-season matches have been full of goals at both ends. With both teams displaying attacking flair and defensive vulnerabilities, betting experts recommend backing Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals in their friendly. There’s also a suggestion to consider over 3.5 total goals for those seeking higher returns. The key recommendation is expecting an exciting and open game with plenty of chances and goals from both sides.
- Man City have conceded in 4 consecutive games
- Atletico Madrid have seen 14 goals in their last 3 matches
- A high-scoring Club Friendly clash is tipped on Sunday
Man City vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Man City often see BTTS and comfortably beat the K-League All Stars 3-1 last time out. Atletico Madrid have been amongst the goals in pre-season and another high-scorer is likely.
- Man City vs Atletico Madrid Preview
- Key Stats - BTTS Stands Out
- H2H
- Man City Know How to Score
- Atletico Madrid Look Shaky at the Back
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - BTTS Stands Out
- Man City have seen BTTS in 4 consecutive matches.
- Atletico Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 games.
- Atletico Madrid have seen BTTS in 3 consecutive matches.
H2H
Man City have a 1-0 advantage against Atletico Madrid, alongside one draw.
Man City Know How to Score
Man City are a high-scoring side and have found the net at least once in 16 consecutive fixtures.
The Citizens ended their 2025/26 season with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and a 2-1 loss against Aston Villa.
City saw more goals in a 1-1 friendly draw against Inter Milan. The Premier League side had 2.57 XG and 24 shots in that stalemate.
Enzo Maresca secured his first victory as Man City boss on Wednesday, when the Citizens beat K-League All-Stars 3-1. Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Divin Mubama scored and City had 13 shots on target.
Atletico Madrid Look Shaky at the Back
LaLiga side Atletico Madrid are in inconsistent form, losing four and winning three of their last seven. Atleti have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of those fixtures.
Diego Simeone’s team lost 5-1 against Villarreal in their final league game of the 2025/26 campaign. The Red and Whites' patchy form continued with a 4-1 pre-season friendly triumph against Getafe.
Atletico then lost 2-1 against Man United. Arnau Ortiz opened the scoring on five minutes before Simeone’s side allowed 1.83 XG and conceded twice.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Man City (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Joskov Gvardiol; Tijjani Reijnders, Mateo Kovacic; Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden, Savinho; Omar Marmoush
Midfielder Rodri is ruled out with a back injury.
Striker Erling Haaland is one of five Man City players who have been allowed extra rest after the World Cup.
Atletico Madrid (4-3-3): Jan Oblak; Alex Sola, Jose Gimenez, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko; Pablo Barrios, Koke, Morten Hjulmand; Lee Kang-in, Carlos Martin, Ademola Lookman
Midfielder Johnny Cardoso has an ankle injury and won’t feature.
Attackers Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena and defenders and Nahuel Molina are unavailable.
Verdict
Man City and Atletico Madrid have scored and conceded loads of goals in pre-season. It’s worth sticking with BTTS and over 2.5 goals in this Club Friendly.
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