La Liga
Atletico Madrid Host Real Madrid at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
Sep 20, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC
FTAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid
Team Strength Comparison
Match Analysis
Real Madrid's ratings superiority is substantial and systematic. They lead in overall strength 96 to 82, a 14-point gap, and pull further clear on attack (87 to 67, +20) and dominance (95 to 77, +18). Their defense is also rated 6 points higher at 100 to Atletico Madrid's 94. The market agrees with this picture entirely — it prices Real Madrid at 48 per cent to Atletico Madrid's 27 per cent. Both ratings and odds point the same way. Atletico Madrid's one ratings advantage is consistency (79 to 69), a 10-point lead, which offers something to build on but does not shift the overall shape of the matchup. I'd notice that Real Madrid's recent record is cleaner: four wins from their last five, versus Atletico Madrid's three from five. Real Madrid's recent form is also steadier in away games, with four wins from five on the road compared to Atletico Madrid's identical record — so that dimension splits. The head-to-head history leans toward Real Madrid too. Over 20 meetings, Real Madrid have won 9 and lost 5; Atletico Madrid have won 5 and lost 9. In the last five meetings, the gap tightens — Real Madrid lead 3-2 — but their recent dominance in the fixture is clear: they've won three of the last four La Liga encounters between these sides. Real Madrid's ratings lead across nearly every dimension, combined with the market's alignment and their sharper recent run, makes this a rare moment when the odds and the underlying quality measures are singing the same tune.
An objective read of long-term data and odds — not a prediction or betting advice.
Metric by metric
Atletico Madrid · Real Madrid — a longer bar means a higher rating (0–100).
10-season trends
Both clubs on one continuous scale — a promoted club's climb shows as a smooth rise, not a break.
Odds Analysis & Market Prediction
With each bookmaker's margin removed, the market makes Real Madrid the favourite at 48%. 19 of 19 bookmakers agree.
Fair win probability
Average bookmaker margin 6.1%.
Archived Sep 20, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC
Pre-Match Odds Comparison · Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
| Book | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfred (UK) | 3.40 | 3.75 | 2.00 |
| William Hill | 3.30 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Unibet (UK) | 3.40 | 3.80 | 2.00 |
| Smarkets | 3.65 | 3.95 | 2.06 |
| LeoVegas | 3.30 | 3.75 | 1.95 |
| Matchbook | 3.70 | 3.90 | 2.06 |
| Betway | 3.40 | 3.80 | 1.95 |
| Coral | 3.40 | 3.80 | 2.00 |
| Ladbrokes | 3.40 | 3.75 | 2.00 |
| BoyleSports | 3.20 | 3.60 | 1.87 |
| Grosvenor | 3.75 | 3.90 | 1.97 |
| LiveScore Bet | 3.60 | 3.65 | 1.89 |
| Casumo | 3.65 | 3.75 | 1.93 |
| Virgin Bet | 3.55 | 3.60 | 1.87 |
| Sky Bet | 3.40 | 3.80 | 1.95 |
| Paddy Power | 3.40 | 3.70 | 1.95 |
| Betfair | 3.70 | 3.95 | 2.06 |
| Betano (UK) | 3.40 | 3.90 | 1.95 |
| Bet Victor | 3.40 | 4.00 | 1.95 |
Moneyline captured before kickoff — historical reference only. 21+
Head-to-Head Record
| La Liga · Regular Season - 29 | 2026-03-22 | Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid | L |
| Super Cup · Semi-finals | 2026-01-08 | Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 7 | 2025-09-27 | Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid | W |
| UEFA Champions League · Round of 16 | 2025-03-12 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid | W |
| UEFA Champions League · Round of 16 | 2025-03-04 | Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 23 | 2025-02-08 | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid | D |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 8 | 2024-09-29 | Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid | D |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 23 | 2024-02-04 | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid | D |
| Copa del Rey · Round of 16 | 2024-01-18 | Atletico Madrid 4-2 Real Madrid | W |
| Super Cup · Semi-finals | 2024-01-10 | Real Madrid 5-3 Atletico Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 6 | 2023-09-24 | Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid | W |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 23 | 2023-02-25 | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid | D |
| Copa del Rey · Quarter-finals | 2023-01-26 | Real Madrid 3-1 Atletico Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 6 | 2022-09-18 | Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 35 | 2022-05-08 | Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid | W |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 17 | 2021-12-12 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 26 | 2021-03-07 | Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid | D |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 13 | 2020-12-12 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid | L |
| La Liga · Regular Season - 22 | 2020-02-01 | Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid | L |
| Super Cup · Final | 2020-01-12 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atletico Madrid | D |
Recent Form — Home & Away
Atletico Madrid — Home
- 2026-09-16Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna 4-0
- 2026-08-23Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal 2-2
- 2026-08-19Atletico Madrid vs Malaga 2-0
- 2026-07-29Atletico Madrid vs Getafe 4-1
- 2026-05-17Atletico Madrid vs Girona 1-0
- 2026-05-09Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo 0-1
- 2026-04-29Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal 1-1
- 2026-04-25Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club 3-2
- 2026-04-14Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2
- 2026-04-04Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2
- 2026-03-14Atletico Madrid vs Getafe 1-0
- 2026-03-10Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham 5-2
- 2026-03-07Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad 3-2
- 2026-02-24Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge KV 4-1
- 2026-02-21Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol 4-2
- 2026-02-12Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 4-0
- 2026-02-08Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis 0-1
- 2026-01-28Atletico Madrid vs Bodo/Glimt 1-2
- 2026-01-25Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca 3-0
- 2026-01-18Atletico Madrid vs Alaves 1-0
Atletico Madrid — Away
- 2026-09-13Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid 0-3
- 2026-09-09Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid 2-1
- 2026-09-05Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid 3-0
- 2026-08-29Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid 1-3
- 2026-08-14Marseille vs Atletico Madrid 1-2
- 2026-08-09Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid 3-1
- 2026-08-01Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid 2-1
- 2026-05-24Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid 5-1
- 2026-05-12Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid 1-2
- 2026-05-05Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid 1-0
- 2026-05-02Valencia vs Atletico Madrid 0-2
- 2026-04-22Elche vs Atletico Madrid 3-2
- 2026-04-11Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid 2-1
- 2026-04-08Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 0-2
- 2026-03-22Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 3-2
- 2026-03-18Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid 3-2
- 2026-03-03Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 3-0
- 2026-02-28Oviedo vs Atletico Madrid 0-1
- 2026-02-18Club Brugge KV vs Atletico Madrid 3-3
- 2026-02-15Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid 3-0
Real Madrid — Home
- 2026-09-12Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano 4-1
- 2026-09-08Real Madrid vs Inter 2-1
- 2026-08-30Real Madrid vs Malaga 4-0
- 2026-08-26Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 4-1
- 2026-08-01Real Madrid vs Fiorentina 2-2
- 2026-07-28Real Madrid vs Leganes 4-1
- 2026-05-23Real Madrid vs Athletic Club 4-2
- 2026-05-14Real Madrid vs Oviedo 2-0
- 2026-04-21Real Madrid vs Alaves 2-1
- 2026-04-10Real Madrid vs Girona 1-1
- 2026-04-07Real Madrid vs Bayern München 1-2
- 2026-03-22Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 3-2
- 2026-03-14Real Madrid vs Elche 4-1
- 2026-03-11Real Madrid vs Manchester City 3-0
- 2026-03-02Real Madrid vs Getafe 0-1
- 2026-02-25Real Madrid vs Benfica 2-1
- 2026-02-14Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 4-1
- 2026-02-01Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano 2-1
- 2026-01-20Real Madrid vs Monaco 6-1
- 2026-01-17Real Madrid vs Levante 2-0
Real Madrid — Away
- 2026-09-15Elche vs Real Madrid 2-3
- 2026-09-04Real Betis vs Real Madrid 1-0
- 2026-08-22Espanyol vs Real Madrid 1-2
- 2026-08-16FC Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid 0-3
- 2026-08-12Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid 0-1
- 2026-08-08Ferencvarosi TC vs Real Madrid 1-2
- 2026-05-17Sevilla vs Real Madrid 0-1
- 2026-05-10Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2-0
- 2026-05-03Espanyol vs Real Madrid 0-2
- 2026-04-24Real Betis vs Real Madrid 1-1
- 2026-04-15Bayern München vs Real Madrid 4-3
- 2026-04-04Mallorca vs Real Madrid 2-1
- 2026-03-17Manchester City vs Real Madrid 1-2
- 2026-03-06Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid 1-2
- 2026-02-21Osasuna vs Real Madrid 2-1
- 2026-02-17Benfica vs Real Madrid 0-1
- 2026-02-08Valencia vs Real Madrid 0-2
- 2026-01-28Benfica vs Real Madrid 4-2
- 2026-01-24Villarreal vs Real Madrid 0-2
- 2026-01-14Albacete vs Real Madrid 3-2