Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Betting Tips – International Champions Cup, 27th July 00.30am
This is one of the big games of the International Champions Cup. This one is being played out in the USA in New Jersey. The Madrid derby, albeit a friendly, is something to look forward to. It’s an early morning kick-off on Saturday (UK time), and there is likely to be a lot of star power on show. Read our predictions for Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Betting Odds*
Real Madrid 23/20
Draw 27/10
Atletico Madrid 11/5
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on July 24th, 2019 at 3:47 p.m.)
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Real Madrid News and Form
Real Madrid will complete their International Champions Cup duties with this derby fixture against Atletico. They lost their opening game in the competition 3-1 against Bayern Munich, with new summer singing Rodrygo getting a late consolation for them. For their second game in the ICC they faced Arsenal in midweek and played out a 2-2 draw. The Spaniards were 2-0 down in the game before goals from Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio saw Madrid fight back. Arsenal won the penalty shoot out. There was a costly injury for Madrid through with wunderkind Asensio now having to miss the start of the season.
It is all talk about Gareth Bale wherever you look regarding Real Madrid at the moment. It was reported that he didn’t want to play against Bayern Munich for whatever reason, but he put in a second half performance against Arsenal. The Welshman, who is heading out of the Bernabeu door, scored a goal but missed in the penalty shoot-out. Real Madrid have spent big money on Eden Hazard, Rodrygo and Luka Jovic. They are going to have a new look about them for the new season ahead. Can they get one over their old rivals?
Key-Facts – Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid
- Real Madrid have conceded five goals in two ICC games
- Los Merengues are winless in the summer friendly tournament
- Atletico played out a 0-0 draw in their ICC 2019 opener
Atletico Madrid News and Form
Atlietoc only got involved in the International Champions Cup this week. They took on Mexican side Guadalajara on Tuesday and the game ended up in a 0-0 draw. Altetico won the subsequent shootout 5-4. That was only their second game of the summer, their previous one happening against Numancia a few days before their ICC opener. Following this, they will face the MLS All-Stars on August 1st before a quick stop in Mexico for a friendly with Atletico San Luis on the 3rd. Altetico’s final ICC game is against Juventus in Sweden on August 10th.
It has been a busy summer for Atletico in the transfer market already. They splashed out big for the highly coveted Portuguese youngster João Felix who cost Atletico €126M. One of their other arrivals has been England defender Kieran Trippier from Spurs. But they have made some big, big sales. Antoine Greizman has packed his bags for Barcelona, Rodri has joined Premier League winners Manchester City and Lucas Hernandez has gone to Bayern Munich. Former club captain Diego Godin has left on a free transfer.
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Tips & Odds
Draw 90 minutes at 27/10
Under 2.5 goals at 5/4
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on July 24th, 2019 at 3:47 p.m.)
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Predictions
Draw: A draw over the 90 minutes may not be a bad option here. Atletico are just getting themselves going in the summer and what we’ve seen from Real Madrid so far hasn’t been anything special. Both have plenty of depth on their benches. Draw.
