Big Match Breakdown: Arsenal v Atletico Madrid

For Atleti, fullbacks Juan Fran and Felipe Luis are absent through injury. But Sime Vrsaljko and Lucas Hernandez are able deputies. Diego Costa, Koke and Antoine Griezmann were all rested at the weekend and will return here.

Key Battles

Battle is the operative word when it comes to the La Liga outfit. Simeone’s side are always up for a scrap. And if Arsenal don’t match them for desire, Atleti will be heading back to Madrid with a win.

There’s no doubt the Gunners will have most of the ball while Los Rojiblancos keep their shape and play on the counter.

Can Wenger’s side open carve them open? A lot will depend on Mesut Ozil’s performance. If the German star is on his game, the Premier League outfit have a good chance of getting a result.

Match Odds

Arsenal are 6/4 to win, with Atletico at 7/4, and the draw available at 21/10.

The odds suggest this is going to be a tight game. The Gunners are the team in form with momentum on their side. Plus they have the emotional ammunition of making sure Wenger goes out on a high.

But Simeone’s Atleti are a breaker of hopes and dreams. They have lost just four times on the road in Europe over the last three years – away to Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Sporting CP. Atletico are 4/9 on the Double Chance result.

However, the Mattress Makers have conceded in all three Europa League ties they’ve played in this term. And they certainly look a little leakier than in recent seasons.

Arsenal have scored three or more goals in their last six home league games. Both Teams To Score is 17/20.

Aaron Ramsey is top scorer in this competition for the Gunners with four goals. He’s 14/5 to find the net Anytime. For Atleti, Griezmann has managed 24 goals this season and is 13/10 to score Anytime.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing