It’s a relatively quiet midweek across European football, with Liverpool taking on Fulham in the EFL Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, the star attraction in England. What the schedule lacks in numbers, it more than makes up for in quality with a mouth-watering Milan Derby setting pulses racing in Spain. The Spanish Super Cup match pairs Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in a game you can follow live on television from 19:00 GMT. Which side of this great divide will come out on top?
Real and Atletico have given us many memorable games in recent years, and the pair served up a four-goal thriller back in the summer. Atletico Madrid enjoyed the home advantage that day and made it count with a sublime 3-1 victory over their neighbours and great rivals. Followers of the stats may be interested in learning Atletico is unbeaten in two Madrid derbies, but it’s also worth knowing both teams have found the net at least once in the last four renewals.
Will Wednesday’s fixture follow the form and provide another game packed with goals? Keep reading as our football content writer previews Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and offers predictions.
Madrid targets another win
Real Madrid enters this game looking to bag a place in the final, where they’ll line up against either Barcelona or Osasuna a week on Sunday in the decider. Blancos fans will fancy their team as being the favourites to win this game, given their strong recent form and a long unbeaten run in La Liga. They have won each of their last two games in all competitions and aim for a trio of victories by beating their old rivals. Will Madrid claim the desired result and give their supporters another reason to cheer?
Real Madrid sits on top of the La Liga charts, with their stats for the campaign so far showing 15 wins, three draws, and just one defeat, scoring 40 goals and conceding only 11. They have collected 48 points, which is the same number as title rivals Girona, who are fast becoming the surprise package this season, pushing hard for the major places despite being written off by pundits back in the summer. Real beat Arandina 3-1 away from home in the Copa del Rey and enter this clash in high spirits.
Atletico’s poor form
While their opponents and derby rivals have been reeling off a long list of wins and impressive performances, things haven’t been anywhere near as exciting for fans of Atletico Madrid. They sit fifth in the Spanish top flight, with their stats for the campaign reading 12 wins, two draws, and five defeats, scoring 39 goals and conceding 23. They have amassed 38 points, which places them level with Athletic Bilbao in fourth place and the UEFA Champions League places. There’s still plenty of life in that race yet, but Atletico Madrid knows they must improve.
Bet hereAtletico Madrid has won only two of its last five games, with that sketchy run also showing two defeats and a draw, including a loss in their most recent La Liga start. Atletico capped December with a hard-fought and impressive win over Sevilla at home but opened their account for 2024 with a 4-3 loss away to Girona in a contender for game of the season. Madrid did return to winning ways in the Copa del Rey last time, beating Lugo 3-1 on the road to keep their cup dreams alive and kicking.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction
What a game we have in store here as the Madrid teams go head-to-head for a place in the next round. Real Madrid is the team to beat, according to many pundits, and their recent form also makes Blancos the favourites with odds-markers. Will they live up to the hype and claim another important derby win to kickstart 2024? Real Madrid, at their best, would be good enough to win the game.
We’ve seen only flashes of what this Atletico Madrid team is capable of, but their recent form makes them difficult to support. Atletico has won just one of their last four league games, and confidence is low in the camp. The squad and coaching staff may see this as an opportunity to leave their league troubles at the door and enjoy the distraction of cup football.
Spanish Super Cup predictions
The pre-match betting odds available to all 22Bet customers have Real Madrid as the most likely winner of this game. Do you agree? You can back Real Madrid to win the game at odds of 2.06 or try your luck on the underdogs, backing Atletico Madrid at 3.57. Fancy the draw? A level finish will net you 3.58.
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