Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction
🔊 Will the "Colchoneros" be able to turn the tide against the "Merengues"? Next Wednesday, the Wanda Metropolitano arena will be buzzing. On its pitch, a return leg of the Champions League Round of 16 will take place between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. The match's main referee will be the renowned Pole Szymon Marciniak. Bookmakers predict an even game, unable to highlight a specific favorite. Let's look at the odds: a win for the "Indians" - 2.5, a victory for the "Galacticos" - 2.7.
Head-to-Head
Last week, the "Galacticos" achieved a hard-fought victory at the "Santiago Bernabeu" (2:1). However, ahead of the head-to-head clash at the "Wanda Metropolitano," there are quite a few positive aspects for Real. In fact, only once in the last 7 away games have the "Los Blancos" succeeded against Diego Simeone's squad. In the Champions League, they have never achieved a victory at Atletico's home ground - 1 draw and 2 losses.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Atletico Madrid Team Overview
After the defeat in the first match against Real (1:2), the "Colchoneros" unexpectedly lost to Getafe (1:2) in the next round of La Liga. Ángel Correa's sending off in the 88th minute affected the players' concentration and psychological state, and they conceded two goals at the end. However, it is unlikely that Diego Simeone will face a problem preparing his players for the upcoming match. A positive piece of news for the fans of the capital club was that the injuries of Rodrigo De Paul and Clément Lenglet were not serious. Both players are ready to offer their services next Wednesday. Let's pay attention to the tactical aspects that were characteristic of Atlético in the confrontation with Real (1:2) a week ago. The "Colchoneros" utilized a line of three central defenders. The formation often took the shape of 3-2-4-1. The roles of the wing-backs in Diego Simeone's tactical model are intriguing. While on the left, there was a profile defender in the person of Javi Galán, on the right was Giuliano Simeone, who is more attack-oriented. The pair of holding midfielders (Barrios - De Paul) allowed for saturating the midfield and making a quick transition from defense to attack.
Match Results: Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid Team Overview
In the second half of the season, Real has truly transformed, particularly in terms of the quality of football. The use of the 4-3-3 tactical formation unleashes the potential of the star-studded "Galacticos" trio. For instance, in the recent encounter with Rayo Vallecano (2:1), Jude Bellingham stayed in a deeper position, which allowed more freedom for Rodrygo, Mbappe, and Vinicius. In our opinion, Carlo Ancelotti's plan for the rematch with Atletico should remain unchanged. A major positive development in recent days is the return of Antonio Rudiger and Thibaut Courtois to the squad, who missed the last La Liga match. However, Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, Eder Militao, and Jesus Vallejo remain unavailable due to injuries. Federico Valverde deserves special mention. Due to issues on the right flank of defense, the Uruguayan, thanks to his versatility, is required to cover this position. It is worth noting that the 26-year-old player manages this task excellently. His good first pass and field vision allow him to effectively operate as an inverted fullback.
Match Results: Real Madrid
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In 5 of the last 7 matches involving the "Colchoneros," goals were scored by both sides. A similar trend is observed in 8 of the previous 10 matches of Real. Finally, the same situation occurred in each of the 10 recent head-to-head encounters. Let's also note the average scoring performance of the teams during the current Champions League season: "Indians" - 2.3, "Los Blancos" - 2.5. We'll go with the following bet - both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
In each of the last 5 head-to-head matches between the teams, no more than 10 corner kicks were recorded. An identical trend characterizes 7 of the previous 8 encounters involving Atletico. Let's note the modest number of corners conceded by both teams in the current Champions League season: "Colchoneros" - 3.4, "Los Blancos" - 4.6. Our choice is - total corners under 10.5.
Editorial Prediction
Predicting the winner of the return match is difficult. The Madrid derby is traditionally unpredictable. For example, in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head matches, a draw was recorded. We suggest focusing on the trend of scoring ability. In the last 10 personal encounters, both sides scored goals. The necessity for the "Rojiblancos" to reduce the deficit and the "Galacticos'" lethal transitions will impact the number of successful shots on goal. Our prediction for the final score is 2:2. Key bet - both teams to score (yes).
Betting Tips: Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid
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