Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips

---

---

The Wanda Metropolitano is the stage for the 227th Madrid Derby as both Madrid clubs go at each other in the race for the LaLiga title. With the Los Blancos alongside Barcelona closing in on the league leaders, the result of this game is vital in the title race. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both sides have clashed 167 times in the league with the Whites of Madrid winning 89 times. That 89th victory was in the reverse match early this season, what’s more, it was their third consecutive victory against thrust local rivals. As such, we expect their opponents to be highly-motivated not to lose for a 4th straight time.

Highly-spirited encounter on the cards

1st goes up against 3rd in the LaLiga Santander with Barcelona also in the mix of things. Atletico Madrid has a game in hand on both sides and is also five points ahead. As such, a win here would certainly give them some sort of breathing room as they would go eight points clear of their local rivals.

Atletico Madrid recorded a pivotal victory over the weekend beating Villarreal away from home. An own goal from Pedraza coupled with a Joao Felix strike in the second ensured Simeone’s troops ran out 2-0 winners for their first win ag the Estadio de la Ceramica since the 2014/15 season.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, dropped points on Monday at home to Real Sociedad. Portu had initially put the visitors in front and it looked like they were heading towards a famous victory at the Alfredo Di Stefano. I’m stepping Vinicius on the 89th-minute mark to stroke the ball into Remiro’s goal to secure a point for his side.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Team News

Carvajal, Ramos, Hazard and Militao are all ruled out while Benzema is rated doubtful. Gimenez is still out injured for the hosts and has been joined by Lemar who picked up a knock on Monday.

Atletico Madrid possible starting XI:

Oblak; Savic, Felipe, Hermoso; Vrsaljko, Saul, Koke, Llorente, Lodi; Felix, Suarez

Real Madrid possible starting XI:

Courtois; Mendy, Nacho, Varane, Vazquez; Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde; Vinicius, Asensio, Benzema

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction: 1-1

This is such a massive six-pointer with regards to the league title as the outcome could swing the pendulum in the favour of either side- or even Barcelona’s. Asides from dropping points on Monday, Real have won all of their last four league games. Simeone’s troops, on the other hand, have lost their last two games at the Wanda Metropolitano. This only points to the fact that the Whites of Madrid do have a chance. However, we can’t see a clear winner heading into this one and as such, we would be sitting on the fence with a goal-goal draw.