The Madrid derby takes centre stage on Saturday as Real Madrid look to extend their perfect start to the 2025-26 La Liga season. Los Blancos have been flawless so far, collecting 18 points from their first six games to sit five clear at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid find themselves under pressure in ninth position with just nine points to their name.
Atletico head into the clash on the back of a dramatic 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, where Julian Alvarez’s hat-trick rescued Diego Simeone’s side. That result lifted them back into the top half of the standings, but inconsistency has been a issue this season with only two wins from their opening six fixtures.
| Bets | Moneyline | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | Atletico Madrid: +185, Real Madrid: +135 | Draw: +250 |
| Draw No Bet | Atletico Madrid: +105 | Real Madrid: -145 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5: -150 | Under 2.5: +110 |
| Atletico Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +360 | No: +425 |
| Real Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +290 | No: +340 |
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Defensive solidity has long been Atletico’s trademark, yet they have looked vulnerable at the back this season. Simeone must fix his team’s quickly, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior arriving in devastating form for Real. Keeping Madrid’s frontline quiet will be a huge test for Atletico’s back line that has yet to convince.
However, head-to-head history will offer encouragement for the home side. Each of the last three league derbies has finished 1-1, while Atletico are unbeaten in their last five La Liga meetings with Real since September 2022. The Wanda Metropolitano has often been a tough place for their city rivals, with Real managing just two league wins away to Atletico since November 2016.
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Goals look likely in this Madrid derby given the recent form of both sides. Atletico’s matches have seen plenty of action, including a thrilling 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are in devastating attacking form, scoring at least twice in each of their last four games.
With Atletico conceding six goals in their last four and Real averaging over two goals per game, the conditions are set for a high-scoring derby. Over 2.5 goals looks like the logical play here.
French star Kylian Mbappe has been in electrifying form this season and backing him to score anytime at +115 looks like a strong play. Mbappe has already struck seven goals in six La Liga matches this campaign. His pace, movement, and finishing touch make him Real Madrid’s most consistent attacking threat. Given his current hot streak, it would be no surprise to see him on the scoresheet again in the Madrid derby.
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For Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, momentum is firmly with them. A 4-1 victory over Levante last time out maintained their 100% record in both La Liga and Europe. Eith Mbappe leading the charge and Barcelona chasing, Los Blancos know three points in the derby would strengthen their grip at the summit. As a result, Real Madrid could edge this contestt narrowly.
Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
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