Two European clubs looking to end long droughts without an appearance in the Champions League semifinals collide on Wednesday when Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund square off at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Los Rojiblancos have not reached the semifinals since 2017. Last season, Atletico Madrid crashed out at the group stage. Borussia Dortmund have not gone beyond the quarterfinal round since they lost to Bayern Munich in the final in 2013. Last year, Dortmund were knocked out in the Round of 16. Atletico and Dortmund will play the second leg of their matchup on April 16 in Germany.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Los Rojiblancos are the -130 favorites (risk $130 to win $100) in the latest Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, with Der BVB the +360 underdogs. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid or Champions League predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05) among others.
Now, Green has broken down Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund from every angle and revealed his picks and Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid:
- Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund money line: Atletico -130, Dortmund +360, Draw +270
- Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund over/under: 2.5 goals
- Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund spread: Atletico -0.5 (-140), Dortmund +0.5 (+100)
- ATM: Antoine Griezmann ranks 11th in La Liga in goals (11).
- BVB: Julian Brandt is tied for the Bundesliga lead in assists (11).
- Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Atletico Madrid
Alvaro Morata is having the best season of his career. The 31-year-old forward from Spain has scored 20 goals across all competitions this season, which ties a career high set in 2016-17 and 2020-21. In eight Champions League appearances this season, he has scored five times.
In addition, Los Rojiblancos will face a Dortmund side that will be without one of its top goal scorers. Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said Tuesday that Dutch forward Donyell Malen will miss the match while still recovering from a thigh injury that he suffered last month. Malen's absence is a significant one as he has 13 goals across all competitions this season. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have been hard to beat on the road this season. In Bundesliga play, Dortmund have seven wins, six draws and only one defeat in 15 away matches. In Champions League play, they lost to PSG in Paris, but they beat Newcastle at St. James's Park and held AC Milan to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro.
One of the reasons for Dortmund's success this season has been Julian Brandt. The 27-year-old playmaker has 11 assists in Bundesliga play this season, which is tied for the league lead, while also scoring six goals. He has an assist in three of his last four appearances. See which team to pick here.
How to make Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks
Green has broken down the Champions League match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
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