The biggest game of the weekend takes place on Saturday evening, with Madrid rivals Atletico and Real battling it out at the Wanda Metropolitano. With the two teams level on points in the La Liga table, the match is perhaps the biggest game of the season in Spain so far.
Spanish La Liga – Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid – Saturday 18th November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Skybet |
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Reigning Spanish champions Real Madrid travel to the newly finished Wanda Metropolitano for the first time this weekend, with Zinedine Zidane’s men hoping to record their biggest win of the season so far. The duo both find themselves eight points behind league leaders Barcelona already, making this a must win for both sides. With so much to play for in the Spanish capital, the game is set to attract a large amount of interest from betting customers. For those looking to wager on the encounter, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Atletico Madrid Team News & Form
Despite being linked with a move to Everton over recent weeks, Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone will be 100% focused upon earning three points against Real Madrid, with his side having earned a narrow 1-0 away win at Deportivo La Coruna last time around. The home side remain unbeaten this season in Spain, winning six of their opening 11 matches. Despite having not found their best form as of yet, with players such as Saul Niguez, Antoine Griezmann and Koke, Atletico are a team capable of defeating anyone on their day. As usual, Atletico will pride themselves on their defensive capabilities, having conceded just six goals in La Liga.
Real Madrid Team News & Form
Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have struggled for consistency at the start of the campaign, losing two La Liga matches already. With Zidane under pressure to ensure that his side are not left behind even at this early stage, three points are a must for Real. A 3-0 win over Las Palmas before the international break will have given them confidence, however the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are under pressure to rediscover their best form in front of goal.
Head to Head
The two teams have 45 times in the past, with Real Madrid having on 26 of such matches, whilst drawing eleven times in the process. Atletico Madrid recorded a win in the Champions League the last time the two teams met, however a 3-0 defeat previously meant that it was Real who progressed to the next round.
Betting Odds and Predictions
The odds for this game at major online bookmakers are unsurprisingly tight, with the home side available at best odds of 2 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to back Zidane and his players can get a price of 11/8 with the bookmaker William Hill. Elsewhere, betting on both teams scoring can be found at 7/10.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to simply bet on there being under 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds of 9/10 with Ladbrokes.