Real Madrid vs Atletico: prediction for the Copa del Rey match
On January 26, Real Madrid will host Atletico in the quarter-final match of Copa del Rey. Who will advance further? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Real Madrid

Real Madrid suffered a devastating defeat to Barcelona in the final of Spanish Super Cup. The Whites failed to defend the trophy, but will try to at least win their 20th Copa del Rey title. In the first round of that competition Galacticos earned a narrow victory over Cacereno (1:0), after that, they beat Villarreal (3:2) in a dramatic encounter. Carlo Ancelotti's men were 0:2 down after the first half, but managed to get the game under control and eventually secured a comeback victory.
After 17 matches of La Liga, the Blancos have 13 victories and two draws, delivering 41 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team scored 38 goals so far in the season. Last weekend, hosts secured a victory over Athletic (2:0).
Lucas, Carvajal, Hazard and Tchouameni will miss the upcoming game.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico are going through tough times now. Capital club failed to advance into the playoffs in the Champions League, the Mattresses actually finished last in their group. As for Copa del Rey, team managed to beat Almazan (2:0), Arenteiro (3:1), Oviedo (2:0) and just barely beat Levante in the most recent match.
After 18 matches of La Liga, Diego Simeone's men have nine victories and four draws, delivering 31 points and a 4th position in the standings. In two latest matches Los Indios drew to Almeria (1:1) and beat Valladolid (3:0).
Llorente will miss the upcoming game through a muscle injury.
Trends
Ставка Goals in both halves - no
This bet played in two latest matches of the visitors

Ставка Corners: total under 9,5
This bet played in two latest matches of Atletico

Ставка Yellow cards: total over 5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors

Ставка Correct score 1:0
Real didn't lose in 3 of 5 latest matches

Tip and bets
Visitors have ten Copa del Rey trophies, but they are going through a terrible season by their standards. Hosts are in a perfect form and everyone expects nothing but victory from the Blancos. We think that Real will dominate the game and cruise to a victory.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win
It is an important match, so the outcome will probably be decided by one mistake. Galacticos won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches by one goal and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by one goal