Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, odds: 2022 Madrid Derby picks, best bets from proven soccer expert

Real Madrid is on a five-game winning streak in La Liga and in the UEFA Champions League. They play Atletico Madrid in a first leg of the 2022 Madrid Derby on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The teams split the two games last season, with each winning at home. Martin Green is a proven soccer expert who has covered the game worldwide. He is 5-3 on La Laiga picks and 22-17 over his past 39 soccer picks.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are playing each other in the 2022 Madrid Derby. The winner will be crowned the new champion. Atletico have scored more than one goal twice in seven of their last seven matches. Real have at least two goals in all of the last eight games.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are playing each other. Atletico are favored by 0.5 points. Real are favoured by 2.

Real Madrid has won all five matches without injured star striker Karim Benzema. Los Blancos have a strong midfield with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Atletico Madrid have struggled with injuries and have scored nine goals in five games. Atleti have 43 fewer shots than Real, but have given up just 52 shots.

Atletico Madrid has struggled defensively this season. Los Rojiblancos have allowed 68 shots, but just 29 of those have been on target. Atletico's attack has been the third-most efficient in the league in putting shots on frame. Alvaro Morata (3 goals), Antoine Griezmann (2) and Joao Felix (6 assists) are the top scorers.

Green is leaning Under on the goal total for Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid. He has three confident best bets, including two that would pay off at plus money.