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Football | Friday, September 16, 2022 10:03 AM (Revised at: Saturday, September 17, 2022 8:20 AM)

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder: 2.37 Builder for Sunday’s Monster La Liga Meeting

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder: 2.37 Builder for Sunday’s Monster La Liga Meeting
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder: Sunday, September, 18th

One of La Liga’s most intense rivalries is back, as Real Madrid’s increasingly-noisy neighbours plan to halt a nine-match winning stretch. That’s precisely what Diego Simeone did to the tune of 1-0 in May’s fixture last season.

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Sunday, September 18th, 20:00 (UK)

A solitary Yannick Carrasco penalty in the 40th minute dampened any growing concerns about Real Madrid’s imposing head-to-head streak with their closest rivals. Before the Belgian’s spot-kick, Atleti were without a win in eight matches versus Los Blancos. Not the type run those of an Atleti persuasion will want to start again at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday evening.

As is the norm these days for the capital’s biggest clubs, both arrive on Sunday following German-infused European excursions. Bayer Leverkusen managed their second win of the season from a limp eight matches as Atleti headed to Germany. For The Galacticos, it was a case of hosting RB Leipzig in Spain, running out victorious as they often do in the Champions League.

The RB Leipzig showing saw a front three of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde. On the bench, Mariano Diaz and Dani Ceballos replaced two of the forward line. The worrying exclusion of Karim Benzema went largely unnoticed on Tuesday, given the scoreline, but that might not be the case in a heated Madrid derby calling out for quality in the final third.

Speaking ahead of their midweek Champions League tie, Carlo Ancelotti said there was a chance of the 34-year-old returning to the fold after missing the Mallorca and RB Leipzig fixtures. The Italian head honcho explained that Benzema would only play if there were no concerns. So, with Benzema touch and go, that’s got to be a leg up for Atleti.


Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats & Facts

  • Real Madrid’s 21.40 shots per90 average this season dwarfs that of Atleti’s 12.80 from five matches.
  • The win against Mallorca last week ensured Real Madrid remains the only side with a 100% record in Europe’s top five leagues.
  • Alvaro Morata’s three goals in La Liga has him as Atleti’s leading goalscorer in the opening stages of the season following his summer switch from Juventus.
  • Similarly to the shot data, Los Blancos nearly doubles their crosstown rivals in expected goals: 11.6xG to 6.3xG.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder

You’d have to be brave to side with Atleti regardless of the fitness status of Karim Benzema. It’s eight wins in eight for Real Madrid in 2022/23, plus head-to-head data to make the most ardent Atleti fan squirm. As a result, perhaps a Los Blancos Double Chance pick is a good place to start at a lowly 1.33.

In the last seven meetings, each fixture has finished with less than three goals. With an Atleti side not exactly firing, it would make sense that their approach is, firstly, not to get beat, rather than overstretching for an opener.

Considering Simeone’s likely game plan and the potential lack of a Benzema-led strike force that can score goals from nothing, under four goals is next up at 1.36. Of course, under three would harvest a much better price at 1.90, but there’s still an abundance of game-changing attacking quality on either side to be somewhat wary of.

Away from goals, bookings have to be on the agenda in a Madrid derby. Across the last two seasons, 6, 5, 6 and 4 make up the match’s card totals. Moreover, both sides have received a booking in the second half in three of the last four.

José Luis Munuera Montero gets the nod for officiating duties in what could be a tricky assignment. From 20 appearances in 2021/22, Montero handed out 84 yellows and four reds, producing a 4.40 cards per90 average. In said 20 outings, the referee gave both teams a card after the half-time whistle in 50% of matches. Of Montero’s 4.20 yellow cards average, 2.95 were brandished in the second 45. That’s a good enough total to get behind in the hope of bookings rearing their head in a Madrid derby.

  • Real Madrid Double Chance
  • Under 4 Goals
  • Card Each in Second Half

Bet Builder odds: 2.37

Odds via bet365 as at 09:00, September, 16th, 2022. Odds may now differ.


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