Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid predictions

The online bookies marked Real Madrid as the favourites, which makes a lot of sense. Still, we wouldn’t put Atlético Madrid winning beyond them – not to mention that draws are a strong possibility in relatively balanced games.

At 4.25 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Atletico are well aware of it themselves.

A narrow loss in an away game may not sound too bad, but Real Madrid’s performance in the last round was quite horrid. First of all, they were the hard favourites in that matchup and were expected to easily earn 3 points. Secondly, the match was a drawn-out mess in which they failed to earn a lead in the first half and downright lost the match in the second.

Meeting Atletico Madrid in their home turf cannot be easy. Last round, they walked away with a convincing 2:0 victory against Mallorca and three additional points on the scoreboard. With the odds of 1.50 the victory came as no surprise and they will likely show the same form as visitors.

The hosts have been careful not to let their goalscoring stats slip. They’ve scored more than 5 times during the last 3 matches, indicating consistent offensive results.

The season is well underway, and Los Blancos find themselves at the very top of the standings. Keeping their position moving forward will not be easy, though, despite their solid form. Everyone will be trying to topple them, so building up a comfortable lead with relatively safe matches such as these is pivotal.

Atletico are in contention to become the table leaders with just 1 point between them and the best-placed team. However, this match will be a major obstacle in their way. The odds are heavily against them despite the strong table placement, and we’re already at the season’s midpoint.

With several tied games behind them, the teams will be looking to switch things up to get the upper hand. Several matches between Los Blancos and Atletico ended in a draw this season alone, so it’s clear they’ll need to get creative – especially the hosts.

Thankfully, Atletico Madrid will be able to bring out their roster in full force, with no players forced to the sidelines due to injury or suspension. They’re still considered underdogs, mind you, but it’s something to consider.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 2.05. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.