UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid vs. Atalanta - Betting Tips and Preview
UEFA Super Cup Final 2024 Preview: Real Madrid vs. Atalanta
Following their respective successes in the Champions League and Europa League, Real Madrid and Atalanta will now face off in the UEFA Super Cup Final in Poland. Whilst some see the fixture as a glorified pre-season friendly, it offers both teams a chance to add to their trophy collections.
In addition to this, it offers us a chance to make some nice bets, and hopefully, we can have some success to kickstart the new season - albeit there are debates about whether the Super Cup counts as a trophy for the previous or upcoming season.
So with that in mind, let's dive into our preview and tips.
Real Madrid - Team News and Key Players
After winning their 15th Champions League trophy in London, Real Madrid now have a chance to add another European trophy to their cabinet in the form of the Super Cup.
This summer, Los Blancos have further added to their squad with arguably the best player in world football - Kylian Mbappe - and they are in a fantastic position going into the new season, aiming to win another La Liga title, and record a 16th Champions League victory.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to have his full squad available to him for the tie, aside from David Alaba, who is still sidelined with a long-term injury. This means we could see Mbappe lineup alongside Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. before the season begins.
Real Madrid probable XI vs Atalanta (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Atalanta - Team News and Key Players
Atalanta have made some intriguing signings this summer and will aim to build upon their Europa League win, although they come into the game against Real Madrid as fierce underdogs. However, this story is no different from the one of the Europa League final.
Before the final in Dublin, Bayer Leverkusen were on a 51-game unbeaten streak and everyone expected them to continue that to 52 games with a victory against Atalanta. Nevertheless, an Ademola Lookman hat-trick changed the script, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Charles De Ketelaere returned this summer and Gian Piero Gasperini has also added Mateo Retegui, Ben Godfrey, Ibrahim Sulemana and Nicolo Zaniolo to his squad. Still, just like in this game, they are also the odds underdogs for the Serie A title.
Giorgio Scalvini, Gianluca Scamacca and Teun Koopmeiners will not feature - the midfielder has handed in a transfer request and is attempting to force a move to Juventus, whereas the former two are recovering from serious injuries.
Atalanta probable XI vs Real Madrid (3-4-2-1): Musso; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri; Lookman, De Ketelaere; Retegui
UEFA Super Cup Final 2024: Betting Tips
Below, have picked out four betting tips for the UEFA Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Atalanta.
Kylian Mbappe to Score Anytime - 11/10 at Bet365
It is fair to say that Mbappe did not have the best European campaign in the summer, with the Frenchman failing to really impress at another European Championship. However, you could argue that this was due to him breaking his nose against Poland.
After the summer break, Mbappe will be looking to make an immediate impact for the team who have hunted him for so long, and what better way to begin than helping Los Blancos win a European trophy with a goal?
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Over 9.5 Corners - 19/20 at Betway
In the Champions League, Real Madrid averaged around 12 corners per game - averaging around six corners for and against per game. Whilst Atalanta averaged around nine corners, I think that this number could be higher in this fixture.
Therefore, I think over 9.5 corners is an interesting line for us to bet on, offering us good value.
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Real Madrid to be Winning at Half-Time and Full-Time - 13/10 at BetVictor
It is difficult to see past Real Madrid in this fixture, even if Gasperini is a fantastic manager. For that reason, I think that betting on Los Blancos to win both halves is a fantastic bet, especially with the firepower of their team.
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Ederson Silva to be Booked - 3/1 at Bet365
With eight yellow cards in Serie A last season, Ederson Silva is a fantastic choice to receive a booking in this tie. The Brazilian midfielder averaged 1.2 fouls per game in the Europa League and 1.3 fouls in Serie A, and with the strength of Real Madrid's front six, he provides some great value.
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