Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid 18.01.2024 Prediction: Copa del Rey

Match Overview

One of the biggest matches in the Spanish football calendar is here as Atletico Madrid take on Real Madrid in a match in the Copa del Rey at the Estadio Metropolitano on Thursday. This Madrid derby will be very hotly contested by the two teams and one can expect Atletico to bring out something special to the fore in order to challenge their noisy neighbours.  

Key Highlights 

While Atletico Madrid have been unbeaten in the last 19 matches that they have played at home, Real Madrid have not been defeated in the last 21 matches that they have played overall. This means that we have a tough game on the cards where both the teams will be keen on picking up a win and advancing to the next round, that is, the quarterfinal.

Injury Report

Both these teams have a long list of injured players in their ranks. For Atletico Madrid, it includes the likes of Vitolo, Thomas Lemar and Marcos Paulo among others. For Real Madrid, however, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and David Alaba are missing out. 

Prediction

Neither Atletico Madrid nor Real Madrid appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game. Atletico's defenders have not been at their best in the recent past, although their record at home is very strong. Madrid, on the other hand, know how to find breakthroughs and attack as and when the situation arises.