In the upcoming Champions League matchday 3, Celtic faces a formidable challenge as they host Atletico Madrid.

Atleti currently lead Group E with 4 points, having secured a draw against Lazio (1-1) in the first round and a victory against Feyenoord (3-2) in the second round.

Atletico Madrid has been in exceptional form, particularly in La Liga, where they recently secured a convincing 3-0 win against Celta Vigo with Antoine Griezmann scoring a hattrick. Their impressive run includes a 7-game unbeaten streak and a 6-game winning streak across all competitions.

On the other hand, Celtic has faced setbacks in the Champions League, losing both of their group-stage matches (2-0 against Feyenoord and 1-2 against Lazio). However, they are performing well domestically, leading the Scottish Premiership with an unbeaten record.

Considering the recent performances, Atletico Madrid showcases more quality and momentum. The Spanish side is favored to secure a victory in this clash, continuing their impressive run in both domestic and European competitions.

Celtic have scored 1 goals and conceded 4 goals in their last 5 games.

Atletico Madrid have scored 4 goals and conceded 3 goals in their last 5 games.

The match prediction for the football match between Celtic and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

We use these advanced statistical models in combination with the most recent news and expert opinions to analyze data and come up with the most accurate predictions possible.