01 · 2 legs
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- Real Madrid to win48%
- Over 1.5 goals82%
La LigaEstadio Metropolitano, Madrid22°7 km/h
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Real MadridPossession & high pressThe model's lean: 2 · Real Madrid (48%)Best value by the model: 1 · Atlético de Madrid @ 4.12 (+7 %)
Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid · La Liga
1 · Atlético de Madrid 26%X 26%48% Real Madrid · 2
26%
26%
48%
Analysis: Atlético de Madrid – Real Madrid
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
TEXT: Real Madrid's edge is clear in the expected goals department: 1.85 compared to Atlético de Madrid's 1.29. This advantage underpins a broader pattern in the visitors' favor, highlighting a match that leans towards a Real Madrid win. Notably, the model assigns a 48% probability of victory to Ancelotti's side, which dwarfs Atlético's 26%. Despite Atlético's formidable record at home—boasting a 75% win rate over 40 matches—Real Madrid's current form and underlying numbers present a compelling case for them.
The head-to-head since 2022, a small sample of four matches, shows an even split: 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss for Atlético. This balance, however, does not hold much weight against Real Madrid's superior current form and expected goal metrics. While Atlético's high press and possession style might disrupt Real's rhythm, the visitors are equally adept at controlling the game, which could neutralize this potential advantage.
Real Madrid leads in points (9 vs. Atlético's 7) and expected points (7.9 vs. 3.7), painting a picture of a team not just scraping by but outperforming expectations. Real's 2.4 xG per match is a daunting figure for any defense, particularly against Atlético's 1.4 xGA, suggesting that the visitors are more likely to find the back of the net.
Given the expected goals and probable scorelines, a 1-2 result in favor of Real Madrid seems plausible. With a 61% chance for both teams to score and over 2.5 goals, goals appear to be on the cards, a tempting proposition given the statistical lean towards a high-scoring affair.
Atlético de MadridForm LWDWL
League ranking xG #15xGA #12xT #5xP/match #19Points #7
Key players
- Pablo BarriosCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.19
- Alejandro Grimaldo GarcíaLWBxG 0.06 · xT 0.00
- Marcos LlorenteRBxG 0.04 · xT 0.12
Real MadridForm WWWWL
League ranking xG #2xGA #2xT #2xP/match #2Points #4
Key players
- Kylian MbappéFxG 1.24 · xT 0.28
- Jude BellinghamCAMxG 0.25 · xT 0.13
- Vinícius JúniorLWxG 0.41 · xT 0.19
Match prediction: Atlético de Madrid – Real Madrid
Predicted score matrix
Real Madrid →
Atlético de Madrid →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–04.6%
0–17.7%
0–27.4%
0–34.5%
0–4+3.2%
1
1–05.3%
1–110.6%
1–29.5%
1–35.9%
1–4+4.2%
2
2–03.6%
2–16.7%
2–26.2%
2–33.8%
2–4+2.7%
3
3–01.6%
3–12.9%
3–22.7%
3–31.6%
3–4+1.2%
4+
4+–00.7%
4+–11.2%
4+–21.1%
4+–30.7%
4+–4+0.5%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-111%
- 2.1-210%
- 3.0-18%
- 4.0-27%
- 5.2-17%
Expected goals
1,29–1,85
Both teams to score
61%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,10
113%
222%
322%
418%
5+21%
Under 2,539%
@2.67EV+5%
Over 2,561%
@1.49
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Balanced
- Real Madrid to win48%
- Over 2.5 goals61%
- Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior to score25%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score61%
- Over 2.5 goals61%
- Alexander Sørloth to score30%
- Jorge Resurrección Merodio to be booked23%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 1 · Atlético de Madrid26% probability@4.12PinnacleEV+7%reference odds
- Under 3.561% probability@1.71BetsafeEV+5%reference odds
- Under 3.561% probability@1.71BetssonEV+5%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Atlético de Madrid | X | 2 · Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 2% 3.95 | 3.65 | 1.88 |
| Betsson | EV+ 2% 3.95 | 3.65 | 1.88 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 2% 3.95 | 3.65 | 1.88 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 7% 4.12 | 3.77 | 1.82 |
Odds updated 15 Sept, 11:36
Odds movement
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Real Madrid win since 14 September — the odds have shortened from 1.93 to 1.82 (−6%).
1+10 %
27 %22 %
3.76 → 4.12
X+3 %
28 %23 %
3.66 → 3.77
2-6 %
53 %48 %
1.93 → 1.82
Pinnacle · 2 recorded price levels · 14/09/2026 → 15/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
4 matchesAtlético de Madrid 1Draw 2Real Madrid 1
Goals: 9–7 (⌀ 4)
Head-to-head based on La Liga data since 2022.
Key facts
- Atletico de Madrid win 75% of their home matches all-time (40 played).
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Atlético de Madrid
Real Madrid
Atlético de Madrid (7–6)
Real Madrid (10–3)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Atlético de Madrid
Real Madrid
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Atlético de Madrid
Real Madrid
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Atlético de Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 7 | 9 |
| xPoints | 3.7 | 7.9 |
| xG per match | 0.98 | 2.4 |
| xGA per match | 1.4 | 0.76 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.31 | 0.77 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.2 | 0.17 |
| Playing style | Atlético de Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.37 |
| Field tilt | 0.59 | 0.62 |
| xT per match | 1 | 1.7 |
| xTA per match | 0.74 | 0.55 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 28 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 17 | 23 |
| Entries into the box against | 9 | 7 |
| Pass completion % | 0.83 | 0.86 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.78 | 0.81 |
| Passes per match | 468 | 528 |
| Passes against per match | 346 | 386 |
| Switches of play per match | 35.3 | 44.6 |
| Long balls per match | 37 | 43 |
| Set pieces | Atlético de Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Corners per match | 5 | 7.7 |
| Corners against per match | 2.6 | 4.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.45 | 0.61 |
| Other | Atlético de Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.82 | 0.79 |
| The goalkeepers | Jan Oblak (Atlético de Madrid) | Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 10 | 9 |
| Save % | 63% | 75% |
| xG prevented | 21% | 30% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid according to our model?
The model gives Real Madrid a 48% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Atlético de Madrid 26%, draw 26%, Real Madrid 48%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 61% and under at 39%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 61% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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