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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Can La Liga leaders get a result in the Madrid derby?

By Sport88 Staff

10 Dec 2020

Sport88 Staff 10 Dec 2020

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Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday
Match is being played at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano at 8pm GMT
Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 14 home matches
Los Blancos have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches against Atletico
Atletico Madrid are undefeated in their last 11 matches
Simeone’s side have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 7 matches

Real Madrid have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches against Atletico (Getty Images)

Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday. The visitors sit top of La Liga and their exceptional defence should see them stay competitive at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid have been inconsistent this season. They secured an important 2-0 win at Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League before a 2-1 home defeat against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga.

Zinedine Zidane's side lost 2-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk after having 58% possession and 15-7 shots. They bounced back with a 1-0 win at Sevilla through an own goal, creating 1.70 expected goals and allowing just 0.53.

Real Madrid reached the Champions League knockout rounds after a 2-0 home win against Borussia Monchengladbach. Karim Benzema headed home both goals in the first half as Los Blancos cruised to victory.

Real Madrid Team News

Right-backs Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Odriozola are getting back to full fitness to compete with Lucas Vázquez.

Midfielder Federico Valverde and winger Eden Hazard remain injured alongside strikers Luka Jovic and Mariano.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid have made an excellent start in La Liga with eight wins and two draws in 10 matches. They sit top of the table with only two goals conceded.

Diego Simeone’s side won 1-0 against Barcelona thanks to Yannick Carrasco’s strike. Atletico drew 0-0 at home to Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League before a 1-0 win at Valencia in La Liga.

Atletico returned to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano where they drew 1-1 against Bayern Munich. They then won 2-0 against Real Valladolid with Thomas Lemar and Marcos Llorente on target.

Atletico Madrid couldn’t afford to lose in Austria on Wednesday. They progressed to the Champions League knockout rounds after a 2-0 win in Salzburg, riding their luck at times with goals to Mario Hermoso and Yannick Carrasco.

Atletico Madrid News

Atletico Madrid are close to full strength with striker Diego Costa out injured. Expect Luis Suarez and João Félix to start up front.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head

Real Madrid have a 104-50 advantage against Atletico Madrid with 47 draws in 201 matches.

In La Liga last season Atletico drew 0-0 at home before a 1-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, winning the penalty shootout 4-1 after the match ended 0-0 after extra time.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Odds

Real Madrid are 2.45 favourites at William Hill with Atletico Madrid available at 3.10 at Unibet. A draw is listed at 3.30 at bet365.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Match Up

Real Madrid have won two of their last three La Liga matches against Atletico Madrid.

Those wins are the only victories in their previous nine matches against Atletico in all competitions including the Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Stats

Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 14 home matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 2 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches against Atletico Madrid (all competitions).
Atletico Madrid are undefeated in their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Atletico Madrid have won 8 of their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Atletico Madrid have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 7 matches (all competitions).

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid FAQ

What is the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid best bet?

Real Madrid have drawn 6 of their last 8 matches against Atletico Madrid with a draw the best bet.

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Where is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid being played?

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid is being played Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Madrid, Spain.

When does Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid kick off?

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid kicks off at 20:00 GMT on Saturday 12 December 2020. The match is taking place at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Madrid.

What competition are Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid playing in?

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid are playing in La Liga.

Verdict

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid have recorded important back to back wins but Atletico Madrid represent a huge challenge. Diego Simeone will instruct his side to keep it tight and will gladly take a draw.