Actual Madrid will face rivals Atlético de Madrid within the Madrid derby on the Santiago Bernabéu La Liga.

Actual Madrid’s final efficiency in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield was an instance of their potential to destroy the opposition in a brief time period, as they crushed the defending champions, the Reds, 5-2, after trailing by two targets.

Alternatively, Atletico Madrid did effectively within the Spanish League within the new yr, and Simeone’s males had been unbeaten of their final six league matches. The group managed to overhaul Athletic Bilbao due to a 73rd minute aim by Antoine Griezmann in a 1-0 house win.

It’s anticipated to be an thrilling match between the 2 groups, with Actual Madrid trying to bridge the hole between the league leaders and Atlético trying to regain their place in La Liga.

We at the moment are having a look at some stats for each groups that can assist predict the probably final result of the match.

total efficiency

Actual Madrid ranks second in La Liga with 16 wins, three attracts and three defeats. This season, they’ve scored 46 targets in opposition to opposition at a mean of two.11 xG per sport. The protection conceded 17 targets, which resulted in 0.77 targets per 90 minutes. The which means above reveals the proportion rating of the group in comparison with different groups in La Liga. It may be seen that the hosts rank extremely within the possession division in addition to within the attacking division. The group would not make many recoveries, with a mean of 75.36 recoveries per 90.

Alternatively, Atletico Madrid is affected by a latest droop that now makes it fourth in La Liga, two factors behind its neighbours. Simione’s group has gained 12, drawn 5, and misplaced 5 matches. They’ve scored 31 targets in 20 matches performed at a mean of 1.56 xG per sport. The protection conceded 17 targets for a 0.77 goals-per-90 ratio. Atlético had been additionally equally dominant within the attacking and possession departments as their opponents, however comparatively they’ve a decrease share rating. When it comes to recoveries, the group has made extra recoveries than their opponents, with a mean of 84.36 recoveries per 90.

assault effectivity

The above visible compares the 2 groups based mostly on positional play and counter assaults. Each groups are pretty shut by way of the effectivity of their offensive strikes. The hosts have the benefit in positional assaults and have the higher hand on counter-attacks. Actual Madrid create 27.05 positional assaults and a couple of.5 counterattacks per sport on common. In the meantime, Atletico create 28.14 positional assaults per sport together with 1.77 rebounds. Los Blancos rating 16.59 photographs per sport, with an accuracy price of 34.8%. The guests take 13.36 photographs per sport and have an accuracy price of 36.8%. Each groups are very efficient within the assaults they create.

success in protection

The 2 girls above symbolize the rating of groups in La Liga based mostly on share of defensive duels gained. There’s some disparity between the 2 groups by way of profitable defensive duels, with Actual Madrid main the record with a profitable share of 59% in defensive duels. Atlético, alternatively, is sixth on the record, having gained 53% of their defensive duels. On common, the house group makes 39.05 interceptions per 90 versus Los Rojiblancos’ 41.09 interceptions per 90.

The principle gamers

Karim Benzema is wanting ahead to including extra targets to his ever-growing tally. This season, he has scored 11 targets (8.38 xG) from 54 photographs and has an xG of 0.16 per shot. He scored many targets, most of which got here from contained in the penalty space or close to the six-yard space. He could be certainly one of many whom the Atleti protection will probably be trying to comprise in any respect prices, particularly given his goal-scoring expertise.

Antoine Griezmann has been essential to Los Rojiblancos’ success and is a crucial a part of their assault. He has 21 photographs heading in the right direction out of a complete of 53 and has scored seven targets (5.91 xG). 4 of his targets got here from in and across the six-yard space, together with a couple of makes an attempt on aim from exterior the penalty space. He has additionally offered six assists in La Liga and will probably be trying to take an enormous lead on this match.

Group information

Actual Madrid will miss the providers of Ferland Mendy and Eden Hazard. The sport in opposition to Liverpool noticed David Alaba and Rodrygo take off, and their presence is a matter of concern.

In the meantime, Atleti could go into the sport with out the likes of De Paul, with the remainder of the squad choosing Simeone.

Total, this ought to be an thrilling relationship between the 2. Nevertheless, Actual Madrid is the favourite. Atletico do not need good numbers with regards to offense and protection in comparison with their rivals this season and will go down by a large margin.

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