LiontipsReal Madrid vs Atletico. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
This week, Galacticos finished the group stage of the Champions League. Madrid team beat Inter Milan once again and clinched a 1st spot in the standings, beating the champion of Italy by five points. The Whites did a great job on the offense, they scored 14 goals in six group stage matches.
After 16 rounds of La Liga The Blancos have 12 victories and three draws, which brought them 39 points and a top spot in the standings. Leader of Primera has the best goal-scoring record in the league, they scored 37 goals in the current season.
In three most recent matches capital team beat Sevilla (2:1), Athletic (1:0) and Real Sociedad (2:0).
Bale, Ceballos and Benzema won't feature in this match.
Atletico had a difficult match against Porto this week, it was a crucial game for the second play-off spot in the Group B of the Champions League.
It was an extremely interesting battle. In the second half three players were sent off and four goals were scored. Moreover, three of these goals were scored after 90th minute. Madrid team recorded a victory over the Dragons and clinched a Champions League play-off spot.
After 15 rounds of La Liga Diego Simeone's men have eight victories and five draws, which brought them 29 points and only a 4th spot in the standings. They are currently ten points adrift from the leader.
After two consecutive victories over Osasuna (1:0) and Cadiz (4:1) Indians suffered a defeat to Mallorca (1:2).
Vrsaljko, Savic, Gimenez, Suarez and Trippier won't feature in this match.
Trends
Real won 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
In every third head-to-head match penalties were given
Tip and bets
Both teams played difficult Champions League matches this week and managed to secure victories. Atletico are too far from their local rivals in La Liga standings, so today they will try to narrow the gap. We are expecting a cautious defensive performance from the opponents - in head-to-head matches teams rarely score more than one or two goals.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
It is hard to pick a favourite in this match. Many matches of Madrid derby ended in a draw and we are expecting the same result in this game, we think that both sides will be satisfied with that result.
Our second bet is on a draw
