Madrid Derby Copa del Rey Match Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
Rewritten Article:
¡Vamos Madrid! The team's eyes are set on adding trophies to their collection this year, with the Copa del Rey on their radar. But before they can claim the coveted trophy, they face an initial hurdle: Atletico Madrid.
Copa del Rey Quarterfinal Showdown: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Odds
Odds compiled from bet365 on January 24, 2023.
The Match Details
- Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Date: January 26, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Home Turf Advantage: Real Madrid Aims High
Last tasted defeat at home in April 2022, the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu has been a fortress for Real Madrid. In the last three Madrid Derbies held at this ground, they've destroyed the opposition and kept a clean sheet each time. This trend is expected to continue in the Copa del Rey game, with only 334 tickets out of 81,044 going to Atletico fans.
The stars are aligning perfectly for Carlo Ancelotti's men. They'll receive additional support as several key players are expected to recover from injuries in time for the match, including David Alaba, Danny Carvajal, Eden Hazard, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Atletico Madrid's Mixed Performance Against Top Teams
Currently fourth in La Liga, Atletico Madrid also made it to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. However, they've struggled against top-tier teams this season. They were knocked out of the Champions League group stage, and they've lost to big La Liga teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona earlier in the season.
In fact, the highest-ranked team in La Liga that Atletico Madrid managed to beat this season is Real Madrid, currently at the sixth spot.
Predicting the Madrid Derby Outcome
Known as the Madrid Derby, this Copa del Rey quarterfinal will be the first time Real Madrid plays at home in 2023. With nearly 81,000 fans cheering them on, they're poised to tear Atletico Madrid apart.
Picks: Real Madrid to win; over 2.5 goals
Enrichment Insights: Historical Results
- Real Madrid's Record: With 20 titles, Real Madrid holds a slight edge over Atlético Madrid's 10 titles in the Copa del Rey. However, Madrid has a relatively weaker record in the Copa del Rey compared to other competitions[1][2].
- Head-to-Head in Finals: Detailed numbers of Copa del Rey finals between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are not readily available. However, Real Madrid has generally been more successful in head-to-head matches against Atlético in various competitions over the years.
Enrichment Insights: Past Performances in Copa del Rey
- Real Madrid: Despite their 20 titles, Real Madrid has also lost 19 Copa del Rey finals, highlighting their mixed results in the competition.
- Atlético Madrid: Atlético has had less success in the Copa del Rey compared to Real Madrid, but they have shown resilience and the ability to compete at a high level in domestic competitions.
- In the upcoming Coppa del Rey Quarterfinal, Real Madrid will play Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Bet365 has odds available for the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid match.
- Despite Atletico Madrid's fourth-place position in La Liga and quarterfinal spot in the Coppa del Rey, they've struggled against top teams this season, including losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- Real Madrid, on the other hand, will play their first home game of 2023 in the Copa del Rey Quarterfinal and have not lost at home since April 2022, keeping a clean sheet in the last three Madrid Derbies at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- As the game approaches, Real Madrid looks set to win and hopes to score over 2.5 goals against Atletico Madrid, given their historical edge in the Coppa del Rey and strong performances at home in recent derbies.
