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LaLiga: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Much more than mere points are at stake when Atletico Madrid clash in a derby with rivals Real Madrid in LaLiga this coming Sunday at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Real Madrid have claimed 15 points after six rounds, while Atletico Madrid have amassed 13 points and are now ranked as number 3 in the LaLiga standings.

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Team form: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid Form

In the previous three matches, Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 against Liverpool, beat Real Sociedad by 0-3 and won 4-0 against Osasuna. Atletico Madrid won four of their previous six LaLiga games at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded five and scored 12 goals.

Real Madrid Form

In their last three matches, Real Madrid first beat Inter 2-1, then Rayo Vallecano by 4-1 and finally Elche by 2-3. Real Madrid recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the LaLiga, in which they banged in eight goals, whilst conceding six. They recorded no draws but in stead suffered defeat twice.

Betting facts for Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 10 of the last 11 Atletico Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Atletico Madrid matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 3 Atletico Madrid matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Atletico Madrid home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Atletico Madrid home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Real Madrid away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Real Madrid away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Real Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Real Madrid have won 7 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Real Madrid have won 7 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals

Players in form: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

It is difficult to look past Kylian Mbappe, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target seven times in recent LaLiga matches for Real Madrid, with a total for the season saying seven goals scored in this LaLiga campaign. With four goals lately for Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga, Alejandro Baena is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano across all tournaments Atletico Madrid won five times, drew three and lost two times. Real Madrid claimed seven wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Atletico Madrid have not lost to Real Madrid in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Atletico Madrid scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Astonishingly, Real Madrid scored the opening goal of the match in eight of their last ten games. Atletico Madrid managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Both Team have scored in 7 last consecutive meetings between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid when playing at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Atletico Madrid, who scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Real Madrid played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.5 goals themselves during this run. Atletico Madrid’s last 5 matches had more than three goals.