Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid betting tips, predictions, lineups and enhanced odds (Liga - 7/2/2015)

Saturday, 07 February 2015 10:05
Written by David Bet

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in one of the most anticipated Madrid derby on Saturday afternoon. Who will take all three points at the Vicente Calderon? Don't miss our Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid betting preview with enhanced odds, lineups, best tips, predictions, free bets and no deposit bonuses on the match.

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ATLETICO MADRID v REAL MADRID BETTING PREVIEW

Atletico Madrid are currently 7 points behind table toppers Real Madrid and trail Barcelona by three points. The Colchoneros have already knocked out their local rivals from the Copa Del Rey, beating them 4-2 on aggregate with Fernando Torres scoring in both legs.

Midfielder Gabi served his suspension and Arda Turan has recovered from his injury. Griezmann and Mandzukic are likely to start up front while in defense Joao Miranda will be recalled to the starting line-up after proving his fitness.

Following a 2-1 loss to Valencia los Blancos recorded five consecutive wins in la Liga, with the team scoring 14 goals in those encounters. They come on the back of a tough 2:1 victory over Sevilla in midweek. The Blancos have won 17 of their last 18 La Liga outings and are the only side in the division yet to draw a game this season.

James Rodriguez fractured his metatarsel last week and will miss the match along with Luka Modric, who is yet to recover from his injury. Full-back Marcelo is banned, whereas Sergio Ramos and Pepe also are unavailable trhrough injury .But Ancelotti's men are set to be boosted by the return of star Cristiano Ronaldo, who sat out the past two league fixtures due to suspension.

Atletico are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions against Real and undefeated in 30 of their last 31 home matches in La Liga. When the two sides met at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu earlier this season (Copa del Rey) the two capital clubs played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.

ATLETICO MADRID v REAL MADRID PROBABLE LINEUPS

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Moya; Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Siqueira; Turan, Gabi, Tiago, Koke; Mandzukic, Griezmann

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Casillas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Coentrao; Isco, Kroos, Khedira; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo