Sparkles will be flying when Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid go head to head at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in El Madrileno. As both sides struggle defensively, we predict a 2-2 draw. Los Blancos are brimming with confidence following their Champions League triumph over Man City where top scorer Kylian Mbappe made his return from injury. Mbappe is pushing for a start, while Franco Mastantuono is back from suspension. The fact that Real Madrid have been scoring 2.60 goals per home game of late definitely supports our betting angle.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, are after their fifth consecutive league win, but beating Alvaro Arbeloa’s men at Bernabeu is easier said than done. As Atletico Madrid have been scoring 2.50 goals per game recently, Both Teams to Score seems like a sure bet. First-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak remains in the recovery room, while duo Barrios – Mendoza is injured for the visitors.
As both teams have found the net in 61% of the last 56 H2H meetings, we are tempted to bet on BTTS, alongside Over 4.5 yellows cards and Over 1.5 yellow cards first half as local derbies bring extra tension to the pitch.
This Primera Division match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Real Madrid 2 - 2 Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kylian Mbappe @ -125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kylian Mbappe @ 333 Odds
- To be Booked: Jorge Koke @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Atletico Madrid +1 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Real Madrid +1 @ -138 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -120 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Real Madrid to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Real Madrid - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferReal Madrid Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwlwwww | 2.40 |
| Home | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Away | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.40 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.63 | 1.58 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.23 | 1.34 |
Atletico Madrid Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldwwwlwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.67 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 3.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.17 | 2.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.87 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.17 | 2.07 |
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Real Madrid (43%)
56 Matches
Atletico Madrid (25%)
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