Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Predictions, tips & betting odds

With Los Blancos having expended a lot of energy in the Champions League in midweek, the hosts will fancy their chance of a Madrid derby win

Atletico Madrid welcome La Liga champions Real Madrid to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday evening as Carlo Ancelotti's men aim to round off a perfect week.

Los Blancos were crowned champions of Spain for a 35th time last Sunday before qualifying for the Champions League final in dramatic fashion on Wednesday evening.

The last seven days for Atletico, meanwhile, have been more low-key, with Diego Simeone's side aiming to correct the errors made in in last weekend's league defeat to Athletic Club.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid latest odds

Los Rojiblancos have already lost nine league matches this season, their highest total of defeats in a single campaign during the decade of Diego Simeone's tenure.

Nevertheless, the hosts are favourites to claim three points this weekend, with bet365 offering them at evens (2.00).

The visitors, for their part, can be backed at 11/4 (3.75), with the draw at 5/2 (3.50).

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid first goal scorer

Luis Suarez is the shortest priced player to break the deadlock at 4/1 (5.00) while Karim Benzema can be backed at 5/1 (6.00).

Antoine Griezmann and Matheus Cunha come next in the betting at 6/1 (7.00) while Vinicius Junior is offered at 8/1 (9.00).

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid preview

The hosts have gone six years without winning a league derby against their fiercest rivals and Sunday's match provides the perfect opportunity to end that run.

The emotional and physical effort of Wednesday night's extra-time victory against Manchester City, following the exertions of last weekend's title-winning celebrations, will surely take their toll on Real Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti gave his players both Thursday and Friday off and will therefore have trained just once before Sunday's derby.

Atleti have been far from their best in recent weeks, struggling badly in front of goal, but backing the hosts to claim three points should appeal given the context of the game.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid tips and predictions

Atletico Madrid to win and under 2.5 goals looks like an attractive option at 7/2 (4.50) for a value bet, while both teams to score 'no' could also be of interest at 19/20 (1.95).

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Ateltico Madrid to win and under 2.5 goals 7/2 (4.50) for a 1pt stake with bet365