Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction - Champions League
Scott Thornton brings you his Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction preview with the tie finely poised heading into the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Diego Simeone’s side were beaten 2-1 by Getafe on Sunday, falling behind their rivals in the La Liga title race. They will need to improve drastically if they are to beat Los Blancos here.
Real Madrid are amongst the favourites to win this competition. Carlo Ancelotti’s side know what it takes to lift this trophy. They will need to use that experience to navigate their way through a very tricky test on Wednesday night.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction: All Set for a Thrilling Second Leg
Europe, Champions League, Wednesday, March 12th, 20:00 (UK)
Atletico Madrid looked comfortable in possession for periods of the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Diego Simeone will feel his team have every chance of beating their local rivals here and earning a place in the last eight. However, Atleti need to show a bit more going forward. They managed just six attempts in the first leg and finished the game with an xG of 0.2. The urgency of the second leg, combined with the array of attacking talent on show means we should see both teams score here.
Los Colchoneros have scored in 18 of their 19 competitive home matches this season. Over that period, they have scored an average of two goals per game. Simeone bolstered his attack in the summer by bringing in Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth. The pair have looked dangerous along with the ever-present Antoine Griezmann. Atleti need them to come up trumps here.
Simeone’s side have played 19 games in front of their own fans across all competitions this season. They have found the net in 18 of those matches, scoring an average of two goals per game.
Real Madrid also look menacing going forward. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius both scored as they beat Rayo Vallecano at the weekend. Jude Bellingham will also be available for this game after missing out on the first leg due to suspension. Shackling Carlo Ancelotti’s electric forward line has proven to be a difficult task. Los Blancos have scored an average of 1.91 goals per away game this season.
The head-to-head data also shows promise. Both teams have scored in normal time in the last 10 Madrid Derbys. During that run, both Real and Atleti have scored an average of 1.5 goals per game. There will be an abundance of attacking talent on the pitch here and should see some excellent goals, just as we did in the first leg.
- Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction: Both Teams To Score (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.53
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 9/10 (TRACKED BET)
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, September 26th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Team News: Real Boosted by Bellingham’s Return.
Koke is the only Real Madrid player who will miss this one. He is nearing a return but is unlikely to be thrust into a fixture like this. Diego Simone could play the same 11 that started at the Santiago Bernabeu last week but Conor Gallagher is vying for a starting place.
Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Dani Cevallos will miss this one. Vinicius is carrying a slight injury following the win over Rayo Vallecano but he should be fit to play. Jude Bellingham’s return to the team is a huge boost for Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe
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