Real Madrid face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup Final. The Italian side looks to break the odds and surprise once more against a top-class rival, but that's easier said than done.
Kylian Mbappe is set to make his Spanish debut, but it's Vinicius Junior who has the spotlight in my Real Madrid vs. Atalanta predictions for August 14.
Real Madrid vs Atalanta picks and predictions
My best bet:
Vinicius Junior to score (+120 at Betano)
My analysis
Vini Jr. was one of Real Madrid's standout players last season, netting 24 goals and assisting on 11 others. When defending against Vini Jr., danger can come in all forms.
The 24-year-old is a permanent hassle, and defenders know he's a full package of football weaponry. Atalanta's 3-man defense is even more of an advantage to Vinicius, as he should be allowed more space on the flank. That will prove disastrous for the Italian side.
In case of an early goal, this match can turn into a scoring fest, as Atalanta is by no means the team to park the bus. Real have better players and plenty of options to harm, so I believe they'll celebrate the opportunity with a solid outing in Warsaw with Vini Jr. leading the way.
Real Madrid vs Atalanta same-game parlay (SGP)
Vinicius Junior to score
Over 9.5 corners
Over 1.5 Atalanta offsides
Real Madrid will look to profit early from the quality they have up front. There should be plenty of running back and defending from Atalanta, as they'll look to contain an explosive attacking line.
With three against three in Madrid's attacks, it's surely going to be interesting to see how Atalanta's defenders receive the support they need from their teammates. Betting on corners looks too good to refuse ahead of this clash.
Real's defending line will be set high, and Atalanta will try to use some electric counters and ball movements to speculate. That will create context for offside positions, adding to a nice SGP which returns +670 with Betano.
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Real Madrid vs Atalanta odds
 Real Madrid |
 Atalanta |
|
|---|---|---|
| -192 | Moneyline | +490 |
| +345 | Draw | +345 |
| Over 2.5 (-154) | Total | Under 2.5 (+125) |
Odds courtesy of Betano as of 8-11.
Real Madrid vs Atalanta game info
| Location: | PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland |
| Date: | Wednesday, 8-14-2024 |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| Weather: | 87.6 degrees, Overcast, 8.5 mph southward winds. |
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