LiontipsAtletico vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Atletico failed to retain the La Liga title, losing it to today's opponent. Madrid team finished at 3rd place, taking a spot in the Champions League group stage. During the summer, club kept the core of the squad, adding Molina for 20 million euros and Samuel Lino for 6,5 million.
Los Indios started the main European tournament with a 2:1 victory over Porto. However, in the second round they suffered an unexpected defeat to Bayer. After five rounds of La Liga Diego Simeone's men have three victories and one draw, delivering 10 points and a 7th spot in the standings. The Mattressesmanaged to beat Celta in the most recent match (4:1). Oblak, Lemar, Savic, Reguillon and Gimenez will miss the upcoming match.
In the previous season Real Madrid won the Champions League and La Liga title. Capital club secured 26 victories in Primera, delivering 80 points, it was enough for the top position. Team faced almost no resistance from the rivals.
However, team's main success is surely the victory in the Champions League. Galacticos claimed 14th title of the main European competition in their history, beating Liverpool in the final. During the summer club signed Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for 80 million euros.
Team got off to a perfect start in the new edition of the Champions League - after a 3:0 victory over Celtic in Glasgow, the Blancos secured a home win over RB Leipzig (2:0). Team also started the La Liga season with five wins in a row - now Real stand at the top of the standings with 15 points to their name. Previous match ended in a 4:1 victory over Mallorca. Benzema and Lucas will miss the upcoming match through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Real Madrid won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In four latest away matches of Real Madrid goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
It is a moment of truth for the hosts. A victory will give them a chance to fight for the top spot in La Liga. Atletico will have a huge support from home fans today. But champions are in a superb form and even without Benzema they have a fantastic line-up, which should be able to bring a victory to the Blancos.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win the match
We don't think that Atletico's defense will contain the offensive force of Real. Leaders of La Liga rarely score many goals, but Carlo Ancelotti should be able to motivate his players to get a comfortable victory.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by two goals
