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Real Madrid vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting tips
The picture “merengue” part slightly as favorite in the classic due to the field factor and especially because it has lethal midfield forward players. For this reason and knowing that the boys of Lopetegui remain vertical when they intend to attack, we believe that their simple win is interesting to bet. Remember that the “colchoneros” are combative and intense, but they can end up yielding goals because of the pressure of their rival.
Real Madrid:
The “merengue” box does not go well to this duel after losing 3-0 against Sevilla in the Sánchez Pizjuán (a similar result since the initial stage). These days, he has 13 points in the general table, remaining as leader with Barcelona. Thanks to this defeat, he cut a streak of 5 games without losing, product of 4 victories and 1 equality. The absence of Isco was noticed at the time of elaboration, but the team played very badly anyway. He also made a lot of mistakes at the time of scoring, costing him to stop the intense proposal of his rival.
As a local at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid has played 3 matches so far, managing to score 9 points in total. It comes to win 2-0 to Getafe, to beat 4-1 to Leganés and to overcome 1-0 to Espanyol. For the Champions League, also reaped another victory after thrashing 3-0 to Rome in a round-trip duel. If we analyze the performance of the team in this condition, we can conclude that it is being lethal against rivals who are struggling to score. When faced with more tactical and closed opponents in his actions, he won with fairness. For this duel it is expected that the boys of Lopetegui take their precautions, since it is a classic and this type of matches are special from all points of view.
Atlético de Madrid:
The box “mattress” arrives toned to this duel after thrashing 3-0 to Huesca at home and add his second consecutive win in the Santander League (third followed if we count the achieved by the Champions). He currently has 11 points in the table, product of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 single loss in total. In matters of goals he has scored 8 and has given 4 on his fence, proving to be a compact and effective in his action. He has won 2 games with the unbeaten fence for the Spanish tournament, recovering the solvency in defensive matters.
As a visitor, Atlético de Madrid has played 3 matches in total, reaching a total of 4 played 7 units. He comes from equalizing 1-1 at Valencia in Mestalla, losing 2-0 to Celta in Balaídos and beating Getafe 0-2 at Coliseum Perez. Before overtaking the “blues”, he had defeated Monaco 1-2 for the Champions League in the Principality. Apparently, the box “colchonero” recovered mysticism in this condition, demonstrating it by winning 2 exits consecutively. The last for the Santander League was positive as it finally managed to keep its fence undefeated acting away from home.
In the last 2 and a half years, Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid have met 3 times at the Santiago Bernabéu. These were the results of those matches: Draw 1-1 in April 2017, 3-0 victory of Real Madrid in May 2017 for the Champions League and 1-1 equality in April 2018. Apparently, the last two derbies The courts played in the “white” field have been very even in all aspects of the game. The logic indicates that the “meringues” can win in this opportunity if they take advantage of their individual hierarchy and the pressure that will surely feel the Atleti in some moments of the match.
Real Madrid vs Atl. Madrid head to head matches
15.08.18 SC Real Madrid Atl. Madrid 2 : 4 (2 : 2)
08.04.18 LL Real Madrid Atl. Madrid 1 : 1
18.11.17 LL Atl. Madrid Real Madrid 0 : 0
10.05.17 CL Atl. Madrid Real Madrid 2 : 1
02.05.17 CL Real Madrid Atl. Madrid 3 : 0