Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 23/02/2023, 00:49  by Kennedy Kechula in LaLiga Predictions

Real Madrid will renew their rivalry with Atletico Madrid when the two teams meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in round 23 of the Spanish La Liga on Saturday. Real are second in the table with 51 points while Atletico are 10 points back in fourth place. Real come into this weekend on a five-game winning streak across all competitions with the latest success coming in midweek in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s men beat Liverpool 5-2 away from home to take control of their last 16 knockout tie. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior both scored twice in the match and will again be the danger men in the derby on Saturday. Since returning from the Club World Cup, Los Blancos have won their last two league matches by scoring six goals and conceding none. They however trail leaders Barcelona by eight points and cannot afford to fall further back if they are to retain their league crown. Real could be boosted for this clash by the return of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni who missed the trip to Liverpool due to sickness. They will however be without David Alaba and Rodrygo after the two players were forced off against Liverpool with injuries.

Atletico Madrid have been in good form in recent weeks in the league and come to this round on a six-game unbeaten run which includes four wins, two in their last two outings. Diego Simeone’s men occupy the final qualifying spot for next season’s Champions League and cannot afford to drop points with Real Betis hot on their heels in fifth place. Los Colchoneros beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 last time out with Antoine Griezman scoring his seventh goal of the season. Atletico have scored more than one goal a game once in their last seven matches and have seen four different scorers in their last four matches in the league. They will be without defender Stefan Savic for this match due to suspension while Rodrigo de Paul is a major doubt after he was forced off against Bilbao after the hour mark. Atleti have been on the receiving end twice this season against Real and will be keen to halt it from being a clean sweep for the season.