Henry Roldán
The upcoming 23rd round of La Liga will feature a new edition of the Madrid Derby, as Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prepare to face each other on Saturday.
Los Merengues beat Osasuna 2-0 on the road last week, while Los Colchoneros defeated Athletic Bilbao by a 1-0 scoreline.
Last week, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Osasuna on the road, while Atlético Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao by a scoreline of 1-0. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this year, with Real Madrid having won both previous encounters. The first victory came in matchday 6 with a score of 1-2, while the second was in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey last January, where they emerged victorious 3-1 in extra time.
Without further delay, JefeBet presents the best preview of the highly anticipated match between Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid La Liga Matchday 23 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium – Madrid, Spain.
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 12:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Real Madrid (-122) / Tie (+260) / Atlético Madrid (+380).
- Asian Handicap: Real Madrid (-0.75, +100) / Atlético Madrid (+0.75, -124).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-104) / Under (-121).
- Both teams score: Yes (-114) / No (-110)
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
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Betting on Real Madrid
Real Madrid must avoid dropping points to Barcelona and secure a win at home this Saturday to keep up with the league leaders. The white team currently sits in second place on the table with 51 points, trailing the top spot by eight points. However, with 16 rounds still to be played, the distance is still within reach for Real Madrid to make up.
Moreover, Carlo Ancelotti’s men head into the derby with their confidence soaring after an incredible comeback in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Despite falling 2-0 behind in the opening 20 minutes, they rallied to beat Liverpool 2-5, showcasing their formidable attacking skills.
Real Madrid currently leads La Liga in goals scored with 46, including eight in their last four matches.
While their home form remains impressive with an unbeaten record at the Santiago Bernabéu, they have only recorded three draws in the competition at home.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Nacho Fernández; Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde; Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema, Vinícius Júnior.
Betting on Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid comes into this important match well-rested, having no European competitions to worry about. The match is crucial not only to face their city rivals, but also to secure their Champions League place. Currently, Diego Simeone’s team sits in fourth place in the standings with 41 points, holding only a four-point lead over Real Betis in the fight for a coveted European spot.
Los Colchoneros have been performing consistently, having gone unbeaten in their last six games. Since returning to action after the World Cup break, they have only suffered one loss in the league, with five wins and two draws to their name.
It’s worth noting that, alongside Real Madrid, they have the second-best defense in the league, having conceded only 17 goals. Their defense has been particularly impressive in their last eight games, allowing only three goals.
Regarding their away performance, Atlético Madrid has yet to lose on the road since their return to league action. They have only suffered two defeats in the campaign and have secured 23 points from 11 games. Their good defensive record has been key to their away success, having conceded only seven goals in games played on other teams’ fields.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Mario Hermoso, Reinildo; Koke, Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Carrasco, Marcos Llorente; Antoine Griezmann, Álvaro Morata.
JefeBet Prediction
Although Real Madrid has been superior in recent years when it comes to playing the Madrid Derby, this classic match between city rivals has usually ended up being very close.
For example, eight of the last nine matches have ended with fewer than three total goals in the first 90 minutes and only four of the last 15 have seen more than three goals on the scoreboard.
Taking into account these results and the efficiency that both teams have shown defensively, we cannot assume that Saturday’s match will be a high-scoring game with a high number of goals and a high score.
Prediction: Under (RMA 1 – ATM 1).
