Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Preview

Sunday evening brings us arguably the most attractive fixture in this weekend's La Liga action as the Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will unfold at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano as both sides battle it out for the three points and also the bragging rights.

Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were in European action in the Champions League in midweek so both sides may be a little ‘leggy' towards the end of this clash as Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at home with Lazio while Real Madrid recorded a 1-0 home win against Union Berlin.

On the domestic front, Atletico Madrid were dealt their first defeat in this season's La Liga campaign after slipping to a disappointing and heavy 3-0 loss away from home at Valencia which also put an end to their unbeaten start in this new term which included two wins and a draw.

Comprehensive wins against Granada 3-1 and a 7-0 humiliation of Rayo Vallecano gave Atletico Madrid a decent start to this season along with gaining a point in a 0-0 draw away at Real Betis so the hosts will still feel confident about their chances here on Sunday night.

Real Madrid have burst out of the starting blocks in devastating fashion in this season's La Liga campaign as the visitors possess a 100% winning record after winning each of their opening five games of this new term and they sit top of the early Spanish top flight table with a two-point cushion over second placed Barcelona ahead of this weekend's action.

Early season wins against Athletic Bilbao, Almeria, Celta Vigo, Getafe and Real Sociedad have given Carlo Ancelotti's side the perfect start to this new season and the visitors will also be in confident mood ahead of this upcoming Madrid derby at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano as a result.

Interestingly, three of Real Madrid's five league matches to date have resulted in both teams scoring while the bigger picture shows six of Real Madrid's last 10 league matches have also seen both teams hit the back of the net.

In addition, Real Madrid have won each of their last four away games in La Liga and scored in each of these four games as well, so the prospects of further goals on Sunday evening looks likely.

Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Verdict

Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have made promising starts to this new season and the goals market appeals here in this local derby as Atletico Madrid have scored in their last 12 home games, while Real Madrid have scored in each of their five games so far this season.

Indeed, four of the last six meetings between these two sides have resulted in both teams notching.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score Yes @ 1.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.40

Correct score: 1-1 @ 6.50