Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid renew hostilities in the Champions League last 16, with another tense battle expected at the Bernabéu. The last three meetings between these two city rivals have ended in 1-1 draws, and with both sides in strong form, this clash could follow a similar pattern.
Our BettingTips4You expert has carefully analysed this encounter to provide the best bet of the day, considering form, tactical setups, and statistical trends.
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Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Both Teams to Score | |
4/6 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning This pick fits perfectly into a solid accumulator, focusing on recent trends and attacking form. Both teams to score in the Madrid derby is supported by the historical results and current form of both teams. Atlético’s more aggressive approach in the Champions League, combined with Real Madrid’s defensive absences, makes this a well-balanced bet. | |
Rationale:
Key Stats:
- Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid have drawn 1-1 in their last three meetings.
- Atlético have lost their last three away knockout matches in the Champions League.
- Both teams have scored in four of Real Madrid’s last five European games.
Rationale
Whenever these two Madrid heavyweights meet, there is a sense of tension and drama, and their recent head-to-head history suggests another closely contested affair. Their last three encounters have all finished 1-1, and with both teams in strong attacking form, another game where both sides find the net looks highly likely.
Real Madrid enter this clash with a strong record at the Bernabéu, winning eight of their last nine home matches in all competitions. However, their only draw in that run was against none other than Atlético, who have consistently frustrated them in recent meetings.
Los Blancos will be without Jude Bellingham, who is suspended, but their attacking threat remains intact with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo leading the line. Defensively, though, they have shown vulnerabilities, conceding in four of their last five Champions League outings.
Atlético Madrid have been more attack-minded this season, winning their final five league-phase games to secure a top-five finish in the Champions League standings. However, Diego Simeone’s side have not been as solid at the back, as nine of their last 11 matches in this competition have seen both teams score.
With so much at stake, this game is unlikely to be open, but both teams have enough quality in attack to find the net. The recent trend of 1-1 results could well continue, making both teams to score a strong betting option.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
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