14th Apr 2015 | Champions League
Atletico Defence Key To Success
Since the turn of the year Atletico have conceded just 3 goals at home in La Liga and are yet to lose to Real in six meetings this season.
With no British interest in the Champions League, ITV are screening the quarter-final between Atletico and Real Madrid but viewers might find themselves watching Masterchef before the night is over.
Tactically the game is fascinating, attack-minded Real take on the obduracy of Atletico. Unfortunately, the teams know each other so well there is a danger they cancel each other out.
Atletico have conceded just 10 goals at home in La Liga this season and only three since the turn of the year. This success is largely because Diego Simeone’s team only concede on average 6.3 shots per home game, the best in the league.
Real have been unable to buck the trend, despite the attacking talent at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal. They have lost three times at the Vicente Calderón Stadium this season and are yet to trouble the scorers.
Given that Atletico have home advantage, in a match with low goal expectations a 1-0 home win looks a good call at 15/2 (Betfred), with money back if the match ends 1-1.
1-1 Draw Cashback - Betfred
If a match finishes 1-1, Betfred will refund losing Correct Score bets on that match.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 13:59 14th Apr, 2015 but subject to change
