Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

Los Blancos will most likely secure three points here. A win is important here for both sides but Carlo Ancelotti’s men might secure one here. The best bet for this clash is goal-goal.

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Date: Saturday, 8^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

The latest instalment of the Madrid derby will take place at Bernabeu on Saturday evening, with Real Madrid welcoming Atletico Madrid for a top-of-the-table battle in Spain's top flight.

Real Madrid are currently leading the way in the La Liga table, but they are only one point clear of second-placed Atletico, with Diego Simeone's side firmly in the title picture with 18 games left.

Head-to-head:

• Real Madrid have won 31 of the last 66 meetings between the two teams.
• Atletico Madrid have recorded 13 victories.
• The remaining 22 clashes ended in draws.
• Los Blancos have lost two of their last five derbies against Atletico Madrid in all competitions.
• Los Blancos have not won any of their last four La Liga matches against Diego Simeone’s men.
• Atletico Madrid have collected points in eight of their last 11 La Liga away games against Real Madrid.
• Their last 8 encounters produced goal-goal.
• Their last 2 matches ended 1-1.

Form:

• Real Madrid in the League: W-W-W-W-L
• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-L-W
• Atletico Madrid in the League: W-W-L-D-W
• Atletico Madrid in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W

Team News:

• The hosts Los Blancos will be without the services of Daniel Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and David Alaba for the upcoming Madrid derby.
• Atletico Madrid will be ready with all of their players ready to be in action.

Player(s) to watch:

• Kylian Mbappe was not part of Real Madrid’s squad against Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarter-final. Los Blancos went with their secondary attacker as Kylian Mbappe was rested. Mbappe does know how to find spaces between the opponent’s defence and he is going to play a key role for the hosts against Atletico Madrid. He will have to step up for his side and score a goal or two which can lead Real Madrid to a win.
• Julian Alvarez has played a crucial part in Atletico Madrid’s attack. He has also scored for them whenever they needed the most. The Argentine forward can create some problems for Real Madrid’s defence here. Away from it is going to be a difficult match for Diego Simeone’s men but with Alvarez’s goal-scoring capabilities, Atleti will have a massive chance to get through them.