Preview: Atletico Madrid Femenino vs. Bayern Munich W

MADRID (Interstat) — A surging Bayern Munich W brings its high-powered attack to the Spanish capital for a pivotal UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match against Atletico Madrid Femenino on Wednesday.

The German giants, atop the Frauen-Bundesliga, enter on a blistering run of form. They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, with nine victories. That streak includes a dominant 5-0 road win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday and a crucial 3-1 away victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Nov. 20.

Their lone defeat this season was a 7-1 thrashing at the hands of FC Barcelona on Oct. 7, a result that appears an outlier amid their current dominance. Bayern has scored four or more goals in seven of their last ten outings.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, seeks consistency in European play. The Spanish side is coming off a strong 4-0 win at FC Twente in the Champions League on Nov. 20. However, that victory followed a 2-1 home loss to Juventus and a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United in the competition earlier this fall. Their group stage record stands at one win, one draw and two losses.

The match at Estadio Metropolitano presents a stark contrast in momentum. Bayern’s offense, which has netted 41 goals in its last ten games, will test an Atletico defense that has shown vulnerability against top-tier opponents this tournament cycle.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

The result could prove critical for the knockout stage aspirations of both clubs. Bayern Munich will look to solidify its position at the top of the group, while Atletico Madrid likely needs a positive result to keep its advancement hopes alive.

Following this clash, Bayern Munich continues a busy stretch with a Frauen-Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV on Sunday. Atletico Madrid faces another stern European test, traveling to face OL Lyonnais next Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).