Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid - Under 3.5 goals in tight derby in La Liga

By Robert Norman

08 Feb 2025

Robert Norman 08 Feb 2025

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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid set for a high-stakes La Liga clash
Real Madrid in top form with eight wins in their last ten games
Atletico displays strong defence with five clean sheets recently

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid (Getty)

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Form

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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid clash in a high stakes top the table La Liga clash as both teams will be looking to gain an advantage in a thrilling title race.

Form

Real Madrid have been impressive this season and head into this fixture on red hot form, winning eight of their last ten games in all competitions.

Carlo Ancelotti side have been dominant in games, overperforming their xG with 50 goals scored from 45.3 xG in La Liga this season.

They have been lethal in front of goal having scored 2+ goals in six of their last eight league games while Over 2.5 goals have featured in eight of their last ten La Liga matches.

Real Madrid boasts the best points per home game ratio in the league this season with nine wins and one loss in ten home league games with 3+ goals scored in their last two home games.

Diego Simeone's side come into this fixture on the back of a strong run of form with eight wins in their last ten games in all competitions including a hard fought 2-1 win away to Barcelona.

They have been defensively solid with five clean sheets kept in their last nine games in all competitions with only one of their last six league games seeing Over 2.5 goals.

Away from home, Atletico Madrid have a mixed run of results with four wins, two defeats and one draw in their last seven away league games.

Verdict

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

Recent head to head league matches between both teams have been tight affairs with four of the last six league games featuring under 2.5 goals. I'll be following trend with Under 3.5 goals backed.

Under 3.5 Goals

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