Real Madrid will host rival Atletico Madrid in the highly-anticipated Madrid Derby Saturday. These teams sit first and second in the La Liga table, with Atletico trailing by a single point. Atletico most recently defeated Mallorca 2-0 in league play and Getafe 5-0 in the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid fell 1-0 to Espanyol in La Liga and scraped to beat Leganes 3-2 in the Copa del Rey.
Kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu is set for 3 p.m. ET. The hosts are -110 favorites (risk $110 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid odds, while the visitors are +280 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +270 and the over/under for goals is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here).
Before you lock in your Madrid Derby picks or predictions, you need to see what soccer bettor Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.
The expert knows Real Madrid is an established powerhouse, but also acknowledges the club isn't at its best right now. Carlo Ancelotti's men have a congested schedule and are battling through tired legs and injuries, which was apparent in their last two matches. While they continue to the trend of being heavy Madrid Derby favorites, they aren't a shoe-in to bulldoze their crosstown rivals.
On that note, Atletico are playing very well lately. They are undefeated in five straight matches across all competitions and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last two games. They have also been able to keep Real Madrid's fierce attack from running up the scoreboard in recent meetings, as the two sides have settled for 1-1 draws in back-to-back league meetings.
For Saturday, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at the Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid matchup. He has released a trio of confident best bets, including one that returns +200, and is offering a full breakdown of this La Liga match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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