Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction 18.01.2024

• Date: 18.01.2024
• Competition: Copa Del Rey
• KO: 20:30 UTC / 21:30 CET
• Venue: Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano (Madrid)

The compelling Copa Del Rey contest on Thursday will be hosted at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano, where Atletico Madrid will take on their city rivals, Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Betting Tips &— BTTS

A mere eight days after Real’s exhilarating 5:3 extra-time semi-final win over Atletico in the Spanish Super Cup, these formidable rivals are set to clash again, this time for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Following their semi-final victory, Real Madrid clinically defeated their arch-rivals Barcelona with a commanding 4:1 score in the Super Cup Final on Sunday. With this win, Real remains undefeated in 21 consecutive matches. Their last loss was a 3:1 defeat in La Liga at this same venue back in September.

However, since that time, Real has been performing outstandingly in domestic matches, establishing a ten-point lead over Atletico in the La Liga standings.

Recently, Atletico’s performance has been somewhat inconsistent. Out of their last ten matches, Diego Simeone’s squad has secured five victories but suffered four defeats, including a dramatic 4:3 loss against unexpected title contenders Girona. Atletico, currently sitting fifth in La Liga, are three points shy of the Champions League qualification zone.

Both Atletico and Real’s recent games have been characterized by a high number of goals. In Atletico’s last six matches, a striking 26 goals were scored, whereas Real witnessed 29 goals in their last seven fixtures.

Taking into account those numbers, we should anticipate BTTS on Thursday. Even though Real are the favorites, we can’t rule out the hosts, especially considering their fervent home crowd support.

I´m confidently backing BTTS in what should prove to be another thrilling Madrid derby at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.