Atletico vs Arsenal: Champions League Betting Tips & Best Bets

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals are here, and so are our best Atletico Vs Arsenal betting tips and predictions ahead of Wednesday's massive fixture in Madrid.

After a gruelling European campaign, just four teams remain in contention to win the biggest prize in club football. Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are set to go head-to-head in a hugely anticipated tie over two legs.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are still fighting on two fronts and will be eyeing both domestic and continental success. The Gunners dispatched German side Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 before overcoming Sporting 1-0 on aggregate in a tense quarter-final.

Atletico, meanwhile, sit a very distant fourth in Spain's La Liga, so will be pinning all their hopes of silverware on the Champions League. Diego Simeone's side saw off Club Brugge and Tottenham, then stunned Barcelona in an all-Spanish quarter-final.

The two sides have already met once this season, with Arsenal running out 4-0 winners in the league phase of the competition in October. Mikel Arteta's men will be hoping for a repeat result, but will not underestimate Atletico.

Odds taken from Betnero at 10:06 UK time, on 29 April 2026.

Atletico vs Arsenal Prediction

Looking forward to Wednesday, Arsenal are the favourites with most UK betting sites. The Premier League side are priced at around 2.45, despite being the visiting side.  Atletico, meanwhile, can be backed at around 2.85.

As for the history books, there is little to discern from these two sides' head-to-head record. Arsenal have only played Atletico three times in competitive fixtures, including the 4-0 win at the Emirates earlier this season.

Aside from that, the only other meeting was in the Europa League semi-finals in 2018, with Arsenal drawing 1-1 at home before Atletico took the reverse fixture 1-0.

The form guide, however, may be a better indicator. Atletico have lost four of their last five league matches, and have been struggling of late.

Arsenal have also been unconvincing, with two wins from their last seven in all competitions.

As a result, we could see this one finishing as a nervy, low-scoring draw between two sides struggling for consistency.

Our Prediction: Atletico 1-1 Arsenal

Atletico vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Below, we have picked out three of our best Atletico vs Arsenal betting tips that you can back ahead of Wednesday's game at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Draw & Both Teams To Score - 4.20

Our first pick reflects our prediction. We expect to see both teams get on the scoresheet, with nothing to separate Arsenal and Atletico.

Neither side is in great form, and Atletico in particular have struggled to keep a clean sheet recently. The Madrid side have conceded in their last five league games, and have been uncharacteristically leaky in defence.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have been held scoreless just once in their last six, and despite their struggles, will be confident they can breach this Atletico defence.

Plus, with odds of 4.20 there is plenty of profit to be made from this bet.

Over 11.5 Corners - 3.00

Next up, we couldn't discuss Arsenal betting tips without suggesting there will be a large number of corners.

The Gunners lead the Premier League in goals from set-pieces, with 23. Arteta's side have been criticised for their 'anti-football' tactics and reliance on dead-ball situations.

Atletico, meanwhile, are also renowned for their aerial ability and set-piece prowess. The result is two sides who will play for corners at every opportunity.

Both Teams 2+ Bookings Each - 2.14

Finally, we are expecting to see plenty of cards in this one. Atletico are a physical, hard-tackling team and will never shirk a challenge.

Arsenal are no strangers to getting stuck in, and in a high-stakes matchup like this, tempers and nerves can easily play a part, causing more bookings.

It therefore feels very likely that each side will receive at least two yellow cards on Wednesday night.