Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds
Lodi, Renan
De Paul, Rodrigo
Felipe
Mendy, Ferland
Modric, Luka
Valverde, Federico
Junior, Vinicius
Griezmann, Antoine
Recommended bets
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is 13/10.
Real Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals is 5/1.
Match preview
MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 9: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Paris Saint Germain at the Bernabéu on March 9, 2022 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
¡Hala Madrid! Champions of Spain.
But, it could also still be Hala Madrid, champions of Europe too.
On Wednesday night, los Blancos pulled off one of the greatest Champions League comebacks ever, even by their own lofty standards.
With 90 minutes played for the second leg, Real Madrid were 5-3 down to Manchester City who boasted a >99% chance of qualifying.
However, with Real’s first shot on target of the night, Rodrygo halved the aggregate deficit, tapping home Karim Benzema’s cross.
Then, a mere 88 seconds later, Dani Carvajal’s cross was flicked on by Marco Asensio and headed home by Rodrygo, thereby, astonishingly, forcing extra time.
Three minutes into the additional period, Real were awarded a penalty which, as calm as you like, Benzema slotted home.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team managed to see out the victory thereafter, meaning it’ll be they who take on Liverpool in the Champions League Final in Paris.
It’s been quite the week for Real Madrid who were crowned La Liga champions last weekend, hammering Espanyol 4-0 at the Bernabéu.
So, can they cap off an eventful nine days with a victory in el Derbi Madrileño?
Atlético Madrid meanwhile were La Liga champions themselves last season, at Real’s expense, but have put in a very underwhelming defence of their crown.
So much so that Diego Simeone’s side are far from guaranteed a Champions League place after losing 2-0 at San Mamés against Athletic Club last weekend.
This means los Colchoneros have failed to score in three of their last four matches, only beating Espanyol since 2 April.
With their final two matches of the campaign against Sevilla and Real Sociedad, Atleti, who are currently fourth, could easily still slip below that position.
This is always a fixture not to be missed, so who will claim capital city bragging rights at the Wanda Metropolitano?
Atlético Madrid team news
MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 23: João Félix celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Thomas Lemar and João Félix are both injured while, after an anonymous display in Bilbao, Luis Suárez is very unlikely to start again.
So, Ángel Correa is likely to return to the XI as Antoine Griezmann’s striker partner.
With Šime Vrsaljko and Daniel Wass available, either could return with Marcos Llorente thereby returning to midfield.
Real Madrid team news
MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 23: Luka Modrić of Real Madrid celebrates goal 1-2 during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Elche at the Santiago Bernaubeu on January 23, 2022 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
With the La Liga title in the bag, and a Champions League Final to come, it’ll be interesting to see how strong Carlo Ancelotti goes here.
Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior have scored 61 goals between them this season which is 46% of Real’s total this season (excluding Copa del Rey).
They and Wednesday night’s hero Rodrygo could form the front three, if Ancelotti goes strong.
Neither Gareth Bale nor Eden Hazard are very likely to feature.
In midfield, of course, Casemiro, Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos is the first-choice trio, but Federico Valverde or Eduardo Camavinga could get the nod.
With David Alaba a doubt, Nacho will continue as Éder Militão’s centre-back partner.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made 154 appearance for Atlético and had his name engraved outside the Wanda Metropolitano when it opened.
However, having subsequently joined Real Madrid, this has been vandalised and he should expect a hostile reception.
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Elche CF vs Atletico Madrid - 0:2
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - 1:0
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Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid - 2:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - 1:0
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May 22, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid |
May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Sevilla FC |
May 11, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Elche CF | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid |
May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid |
April 30, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Athletic Bilbao | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid |
May 28, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid |
May 20, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 0 - 0 | Real Betis Seville |
May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Cadiz CF | 1 - 1 | Real Madrid |
May 12, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 6 - 0 | Levante UD |
May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid |
Atletico Madrid | Real Madrid | |
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38 | Matches played | 38 |
21 | Matches won | 26 |
405 | Goal attempts | 602 |
169 | Shots on goal | 247 |
166 | Shots off goal | 231 |
201 | Corner kicks | 218 |
52% | Average ball possession | 58% |
70 | Shots blocked | 124 |
115 | Cards given | 76 |
542 | Free kicks | 499 |
86 | Offsides | 103 |
1 | Shots on post | 5 |
7 | Shots on bar | 7 |
53 | Goals by foot | 71 |
10 | Goals by head | 9 |
65 | Goals scored | 80 |
43 | Goals conceded | 31 |
Atletico Madrid | Real Madrid | |
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72 | Matches | 72 |
33 | Home Matches | 39 |
39 | Away Matches | 33 |
75 | Total Goals | 123 |
1.04 | Average Goals Scored | 1.71 |
13 | Wins | 37 |
37 | Losses | 13 |
22 | Draws | 22 |
May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid |
December 12, 2021 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid |
March 7, 2021 | LaLiga 20/21 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Real Madrid |
December 12, 2020 | LaLiga 20/21 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid |
February 1, 2020 | LaLiga 19/20 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Atletico Madrid |
La Liga table:
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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1 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Getafe CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Real Betis Seville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Sevilla FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | UD Almeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid?
19:00, Sunday 08 May 2022