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A corner is one of the most inexplicably exciting events in soccer. Only around three per cent of them lead to a goal, but you can guarantee that the attacking team’s fans will roar their approval and encouragement if their team are awarded one. Read on to find out how you can benefit from betting on corners.

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Poisson Distribution is a mathematical concept for translating mean averages into a probability for variable outcomes across a distribution. For example, if we know Manchester City average 1.7 goals per game, so by putting the Poisson Distribution formula tells us that this average equates to Manchester City&nbsp;scoring 0 goals 18.3% of the time, 1 goal 31% of the time, 2 goals 26.4% of the time and 3 goals 15% of the time.

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The Expected Value of a bet shows us how much we can expect to win (on average) per bet, and as such is the most valuable calculation a bettor can make when comparing bookmakers' odds. How can you calculate Expected Value in sports betting in order to predict your winnings? Read on to find out.

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<h3>A close look at the Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid odds</h3>

Real Madrid might have endured a tough La Liga campaign but are still the favourites in this fixture. The odds imply a greater than 50% chance of a Real win.

Atletico Madrid have had a strong domestic season and are expected to challenge their city rivals. They are <a href="https://www.pinnacle.com/en/odds/match/soccer/spain/spain-la-liga">1.689</a>* favourites on the +1 handicap.

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<h3>Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid stats: What you need to know</h3>
 
Time: Sunday April 8, 15:15 (GMT+1) kickoff
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu

Team news: 
 
Real Madrid: Nacho Fernandez (injury) is out of the match.

Atletico Madrid: Felipe Luis, Jose Giminez and Sime Vrsaljko are all expected to miss the game through injury.

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<li> Real Madrid’s La Liga home record: ten wins, two draws, three losses</li>
<li> Atletico Madrid’s away record in La Liga: three wins, four draws, seven losses</li>
<li>Atelti have lost two of their last four La Liga fixtures</li>
<li> Real have won their last six matches in all competitions</li>
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<h3>Inform your Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid prediction</h3>

Real Madrid welcome Atletico Madrid to the Santiago Bernabeu for the 276th Derbi madrileño. This is always a hotly contested fixture and the two sides should be fully focused after big wins in Europe.

Despite both teams having little to play for in La Liga there is a lot of pride at stake so expect strong teams from both managers. Diego Simeone is missing several starting defenders whilst Zinedine Zidane can select from a squad at almost full strength.

This match, as usual, sets up an interesting clash of styles. Atleti possess La Liga’s strongest defence whilst Real are the joint top scorers.

Antoine Griezmann (nine goals in his five La Liga games) and Cristiano Ronaldo (14 in six) are in incredible form so, despite Atleti’s strong defensive record, goals should not be ruled out if both players start.

<h3>Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Where is the value?</h3>

This is a match for which bettors should keep a close eye on the teams’ starting lineups. Should either Ronaldo or Griezmann be rested for midweek then expect the odds to move.

With Griezmann in this kind of form, Atletico Madrid to score in the match should provide value at <a href="https://www.pinnacle.com/en/odds/match/soccer/spain/spain-la-liga">1.540</a>*. This is especially true considering Atleti have only failed to score in one game since Griezmann’s strike partner Diego Costa joined the club in January.

Whilst Real Madrid are fancied to win at home they rarely dominate this fixture. The Atletico Madrid +1.25 handicap is available at <a href="https://www.pinnacle.com/en/odds/match/soccer/spain/spain-la-liga">1.518</a>* and would have been a winner in eight of the last ten matches between the two sides.
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La Liga Preview: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid play Atletico Madrid in this weekend’s highlight La Liga match. Looking for value in the Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid odds? Read on to inform your Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid prediction.