City rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will face off in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, with Atletico Madrid hosting Real Madrid.
Real Madrid enters the game with an advantage after winning the first leg 2-1 at home. They continued their winning form by defeating Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in their recent La Liga match. Atletico Madrid will be eager to bounce back in front of their supporters after losing to Getafe 2-1 following their Champions League defeat.
The match will kick off at 4 p.m. ET at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Bookmakers currently favor Atletico Madrid with odds of +155, while Real Madrid is considered the underdog at +170. A draw is priced at +250, and the total goals over/under is set at 2.5.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
- Date: Wednesday, March 12
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Paramount+ (Get seven days free)
Expert Analysis
Soccer expert Jon Eimer has provided Champions League picks for the match. Eimer, known for his extensive knowledge of global soccer leagues, suggests betting on both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals at -110 odds.
Eimer highlights the trend of both teams scoring in their last 10 encounters since 2022, with over 2.5 goals in six of those matches. He also notes Atletico’s scoring record in their recent home games against Real Madrid.
Eimer anticipates an attacking approach from Atletico Madrid, needing to overturn the first-leg deficit, which could create counter-attacking opportunities for Real Madrid’s potent attack. He emphasizes the quality of both teams’ strikers and expects goals in the match.
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