LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Atletico. Predictions and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, beating Panaderia (4:0) and Zamora (3:0) at first stages. But the round of 32 match was not so easy for the Royals. Leganes managed to put up a good fight, but Real still managed to advance further (3:2).
Basques also achieved a success in the Europa League, team finished the group stage at the 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs, which will soon start for them with a match against RB Leipzig.
Imanol Alguacil's men are still unable to gain consistency in La Liga, after 20 rounds team has nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 5th spot in the La Liga standings. After a string of defeats Basques drew to Alaves (1:1) and on January 8 recorded a victory over Celta (1:0).
Barrenetxea Muguruza, Monreal and Fernandez won't feature in the match.
Atletico put up a confident performance in the group stage of the Champions League, after a success in the last match team secured a 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs. On February, Diego Simeone and his players will try to upset Manchester United, who are led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Madrid team also got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, they beat Rajo Majadahonda (5:0) at the first stage and advanced into the next round. Last week, team was unlucky in the Spanish Super Cup, in that competition The Red-Whitesfailed to advance into the final, losing to Bilbao in the first game (1:2).
Current champion lost control of the 1st position in La Liga. Capital team currently has nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 4th spot in the standings. After a victory over Rajo Vallecano (2:0) visitors drew to Villarreal (2:2).
Savic and Griezmann are unavailable for the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Atletico
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches Atletico recorded victories
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 2 out of 5 most recent matches of the hosts penalties were given
Tip and bets
In this match we will place a bet on the capital team, their squad is much better in all lines, plus they have high hopes for the Spanish Cup, because they are unlikely to fight for the La Liga title, but they still can win Copa del Rey.
Our prediction - Atletico to win
We are not expecting an easy victory from the visitors. Both teams are extremely motivated for cup matches. Madrid team won 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches by one goal and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on Atletico to win by one goal
