The Europa League holders play their first home tie in the competition as they host Hungarian side Viktoria Plzen.

Atletico have been in superb form this season – after drawing their opening league fixture, they have since won seven on the bounce in all competitions and are deservedly second in La Liga, just two points shy of Barcelona. Spearheaded by the irrepressible Falcao, who is now being widely touted as the best striker on the planet, the side have averaged just under three goals a game and have scored at least four goals in half their fixtures. The Columbian striker has notched ten goals already this season but missed the weekend win over Espanyol which raises doubts over his fitness for this tie.

Viktoria are too riding high and currently top the Hungarian League as well as enjoying a terrific start to their Europa campaign after an opening victory against Academica. They were held at home this weekend though.

Best odds: Atletico at 1.26/1 with bwin, Viktoria at 13/1 with Boylesports, draw at 6/1 with Bet365

The Europa League holders play their first home tie in the competition as they host Hungarian side Viktoria Plzen.

Atletico have been in superb form this season – after drawing their opening league fixture, they have since won seven on the bounce in all competitions and are deservedly second in La Liga, just two points shy of Barcelona. Spearheaded by the irrepressible Falcao, who is now being widely touted as the best striker on the planet, the side have averaged just under three goals a game and have scored at least four goals in half their fixtures. The Columbian striker has notched ten goals already this season but missed the weekend win over Espanyol which raises doubts over his fitness for this tie.

Viktoria are too riding high and currently top the Hungarian League as well as enjoying a terrific start to their Europa campaign after an opening victory against Academica. They were held at home this weekend though.

Best odds: Atletico at 1.26/1 with bwin, Viktoria at 13/1 with Boylesports, draw at 6/1 with Bet365

Athletico Madrid vs Plzen Betting Tips

Atletico to win 2-0 at 7/1 with William Hill or Atletico to win 3-0 at 8/1 with Bet365

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