Atlético Madrid hosts Real Madrid in the Madrid derby at a difficult point in the season. The hosts have been inconsistent (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in their last 5 matches in all competitions) and have defensive issues, conceding in each of their last three matches. Real Madrid, on the other hand, is perfect in La Liga (6 wins in 6 matches) and scores confidently even on the road.
Head-to-head matches between these teams are traditionally close, but Real Madrid's current form and powerful attack, averaging over 2 goals per match, make them the favorites. At home, Atlético will play defensively and rely on counterattacks, but even in such scenarios, they regularly concede.
In the last five head-to-head matches, four derbies have ended 1-1, and we expect another goal exchange today.
