Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid: Will Ronaldo score again?

One of the central matches in the Champions League round of 16 will be Manchester United's clash with Atlético de Madrid. The first leg in the Spanish capital three weeks ago ended in a 1:1 draw. That result keeps both teams' quarter-final chances alive. However, bookmakers believe that the Red Devils will be closer to the eventual success, with Rangnick's side heavily favoured for Tuesday's game.

After a 3-match unbeaten streak in two competitions, Manchester United secured a crucial 3:2 home win at Old Trafford over Tottenham. A masterpiece performance from Ronaldo, a hat-trick that gave United the all-important three points. The Red Devils even moved up into the top-four in the EPL, but only temporarily, as Arsenal beat Leicester in London twenty-four hours later to reclaim their place in the Champions League zone. Victory over Tottenham was important not only for their tournament prospects but also for their morale after their drastic derby defeat at the hands of Manchester City. It's unlikely that Old Trafford can be regarded as a realistic candidate for the European throne. However, they could easily outclass Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid came into the return leg against Man Utd with a five-match unbeaten streak, with four wins in that period and only one draw against the Mancunians. Simeone's side has gained confidence in their strength, but they have not stopped conceding regularly. So, we doubt the Spaniards will produce a clean sheet at Old Trafford. Atletico is in the Champions League zone and it is doubtful that the experienced Spaniards will let Betis, Real Sociedad or Villarreal ahead of them. And Atlético de Madrid's away record is excellent, at least in the Champions League. In their three away games in the current competition, Madrid has only lost to Liverpool, beating AC Milan and Porto.

Both Manchester United and Atletico have not been unbeaten this season. They have been producing goal-scoring performances regularly, especially in the last two games for the Mancunians in the EPL. The recent encounter between Atlético and Betis at the Benito Villamarín won't be forgotten either. There is every reason to believe that Tuesday's game will be a high-scoring affair. As for the outcome, we are on the Mancunians' side. Ronaldo is shining again, having scored a hat-trick against Tottenham the other day. We will expect the Portuguese player to shine at Old Trafford against the Spanish champions. Here are the odds on the game: Both teams to score for 1.95, Ronaldo to Score for 2.2, Correct score 2:1 for 9.00.