Atl. Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-09-28 19:00.
[p]The first big derby of the 2024/25 La Liga season sees city rivals AtlĂ©tico Madrid and Real Madrid clash with both sides trying to keep pace with early leaders Barcelona. After Thursdayâs 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, the hosts found themselves two points behind their visitors (W4, D3) going into the 237th edition of âDerbi Madrileñoâ (AtlĂ©tico: W59, D61, L116).[/p]
[p]But after winning the corresponding fixture 3-1 last term, Los Colchoneros might feel confident of another victory as Diego Simeoneâs side have started well at home and are yet to concede in La Liga fixtures here this term (W2, D1). They have also lost only one of their last nine competitive home games (W7, D1), scoring at least twice in three of their four to take place this season (W3, D1).[/p]
[p]Real Madrid surged into a three-goal lead against AlavĂ©s on Tuesday but they had to see out an uncomfortable final few minutes after conceding twice late in the game (W 3-2). Manager Carlo Ancelotti was happy enough with what happened before the late drama, praising his âimproving teamâ that also remains unbeaten in La Liga this term (W5, D2) [/p]
[p]Theyâve won just one of the last five H2Hs (D2, L2), so the news that Kylian MbappĂ© faces time on the sidelines with a thigh injury is a major blow ahead of the derby and a return to the venue at which Los Blancos suffered their most recent league loss (W11, D7 on the road since). The Metropolitano is one of the few places at which the reigning La Liga champions have struggled recently, winning just one of their last six visits (D2, L3).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: AtlĂ©ticoâs JuliĂĄn Alvarez knows what itâs like to beat Real, having scored in a 4-0 win while playing for Manchester City in May 2023. His last four club goals all arrived after the 80th minute. With MbappĂ© absent, Rodrygo could take on extra attacking duties, particularly as he has contributed to one goal in each of Madridâs last three games (G2, A1) with both goals coming after half-time.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Only one of the last 11 H2Hs was goalless at half-time (Atlético HT: W5, D3, L3).[/p]
[p][i]Written by John Pennington[/i][/p]