Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge Prediction, Odds & Best Bets for Champions League

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, Atletico Madrid hosts Club Brugge at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 24, 2026, for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie. With the aggregate score level, Diego Simeone’s men enter as heavy home favorites to advance to the Round of 16.

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 pm ET on Tuesday, the first match of a four-game Champions League slate. Below, I have set out the latest odds (moneyline, total, spread), public betting splits, my top Atletico vs Brugge picks, and lastly the injury reports.

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Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge Match Odds

The betting market positions the Spanish hosts as heavy favorites on the three-way moneyline. Below are the consensus odds as of Tuesday morning:

• Moneyline: Atletico Madrid -272 | Draw +443 | Club Brugge +631
• Spread (Handicap): Atletico Madrid -1.5 (-106) | Club Brugge +1.5 (-130)
• Total Goals (3.5): Over +110 | Under -143

This match is also available at prediction site Kalshi, where Atletico is trading at 71¢ to win, Brugge at 14¢, and the draw at 17¢. Those are equivalent to American odds of -245 for Atletico, +614 for Brugge, and +488 for the draw. If you haven’t signed up at Kalshi yet, click the graph below to claim SBD’s exclusive Kalshi referral code.

Public-Betting Splits

The betting market for this Champions League clash is incredibly lopsided. The public is showing virtually no hesitation in backing the home favorite, with 94.9% of the moneyline handle pouring in on Atletico Madrid.

The most striking disparity, however, lies in the totals market. An overwhelming 96.1% of the betting handle is backing the Over 3.5 goals. The casual bettor is anticipating another shootout based on the first leg’s 3-3 result, creating a textbook “fade the public” scenario for our Under 3.5 Goals prediction. Sharp bettors recognize that Simeone will prioritize a clean sheet once a lead is secured.

Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge Best Bets & Predictions

The first leg at the Jan Breydel Stadium was a chaotic affair where Brugge controlled 57% of the possession and generated 17 total shots (10 on target). However, Atletico displayed a ruthless clinical edge, scoring three times on just four shots on target.

Returning to Spain, the underlying metrics heavily favor the hosts.

Atletico Madrid transforms into an offensive juggernaut at the Metropolitano, averaging 2.75 goals per match at home in the Champions League this season (11 goals in four home fixtures). Conversely, Club Brugge’s defensive structure has completely collapsed on the road, where they concede an average of 2.50 goals per away match. Across their entire 13-match Champions League campaign, the Belgian side has leaked a staggering 23 goals.

Spread Pick: Atletico Madrid -1.5 (+102 at FanDuel)

Given the massive disparity between Atletico’s home offense and Brugge’s defense on the road, backing the hosts to win by multiple goals offers the strongest value.

The Spanish side generates significantly more set-piece opportunities – averaging 6.8 corners per game compared to Brugge’s 4.3 – providing multiple avenues to break down the visitors’ vulnerable backline.

Despite the high-scoring nature of the first leg, I’m not keen to bet the over on Tuesday. Atletico manager Diego Simeone is a master of game management. Historical data backs this up: when Atletico Madrid takes a 1-0 lead at home, they go on to win 82% of their matches, often opting to lock down the game defensively rather than push for a blowout.

Furthermore, this fixture promises to be a physical, stop-start battle. Atletico has accumulated 17 yellow cards in the competition, while Brugge has 13. With French referee Clement Turpin officiating, expect a fractured rhythm that favors a lower-scoring outcome. I view 2-0 and 3-0 as the most-likely scorelines.

Top Player Prop to Bet: Julian Alvarez Anytime Goalscorer (+120 at DraftKings)

While Alexander Sorloth (-125) is priced as the biggest favorite to score, Julian Alvarez offers excellent value to find the back of the net. He’s as short as -125 at FanDuel, but a juice +120 at DraftKings.

The Argentine forward has been the undisputed catalyst for Atletico’s European success this campaign, racking up five goals and three assists in just eight matches. Facing a fragile Brugge defense, Alvarez’s technical ability in tight spaces makes him the most dangerous attacking threat on the pitch.

Injury & Suspension Report: Atletico vs Brugge

Squad availability will play a massive role in Tuesday’s outcome, with both teams facing critical absences.

• Atletico Madrid: The hosts will be without key transition pieces. Midfielders Pablo Barrios and Nico Gonzalez are both confirmed out with injuries, forcing Simeone to likely deploy a more conservative midfield block to protect the defense.
• Club Brugge: The visitors suffer a massive blow with the suspension of Raphael Onyedika. The midfielder picked up his third yellow card of the tournament in the first leg after starring with a goal and an assist. Additionally, Brugge has several injury doubts, including Dani van den Heuvel, Lynnt Audoor, and Carlos Forbs.