Boasting a narrow advantage heading into the second leg, UEFA Champions League record holders Real Madrid will visit the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium to take on arch-rivals Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 of the competition on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Africa Football editor Allan Damba provides his prediction of the Derby.
Match Overview
Real Madrid edged their historic rivals 2-1 in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, courtesy of goals from Rodrygo Goes and Brahim Díaz. In-form forward Julián Álvarez scored Atlético Madrid’s consolation away from home. Wednesday’s clash is expected to be even more heated than the first leg, as both sides battle for a spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious and revamped competition. In their weekend La Liga matches, Carlo Ancelotti’s Los Blancos secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Getafe on Sunday.
Atlético Madrid Recent Form Analysis
Atlético Madrid’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and one draw across all competitions. During this period, they have scored ten goals while conceding eight.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
- Latest Result: Getafe 2-1 Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid Recent Form Analysis
Real Madrid are in solid form, having suffered just one defeat in their last five matches, winning four and losing one across all competitions. During this time, they have scored eight goals and conceded four.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 loss.
- Latest Result: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Atlético Madrid
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atlético Madrid
- Atlético Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atlético Madrid
- Atlético Madrid 4-2 Real Madrid
Our Prediction for Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid
The second leg between these two rivals will undoubtedly be closely contested, with high energy, intensity, and nerves. There will be no room for error for either team. Punters are advised to bet on Over 1.5 goals with odds of 1.18 on 1xBet. Another strong option is Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.52 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Reinildo Mandava: the Mozambique international could be recalled to the left-back role by Simeone to counter the threat posed by the ever-dangerous Rodrygo Goes. His role could be crucial if Atlético Madrid are to avoid conceding at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Over 1.5 goals with odds of 1.18 on 1xBet.
- Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.52 on 1xBet.
