Real Madrid - Basel preview

Real Madrid - Basel preview

Real Madrid are probably the most extravagant team on the planet. The Galacticos have at least one world class player in every position and it’s no wonder they are huge favorites to win every possible trophy, including the Champions League.

Los Blancos lost a game on Saturday in La Liga. If it was some other match, it wouldn’t hurt as much, but this was the duel with their fierce rivals, Atletico Madrid. They lost the derby match by 2-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. This Tuesday, they play again on their turf and are determined to get back on the right track with a huge win over Basel.

Basel are massive underdogs in this match, but they had been that in the previous season against Chelsea, also. They beat Chelsea twice in the previous season of the Champions League, both at home and at the Stamford Bridge. They are in a fine form, although they lost their previous match, to Grasshoppers by 3-1.

Real Madrid - Basel match facts to help with online betting

Real Madrid have won their last 9 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid have scored at least one goal in their last 19 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 13 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Basel's last 5 matches in UEFA Champions League.

Basel have conceded at least one goal in their last 6 away matches in UEFA Champions League. 

Real Madrid - Basel Prediction

It looks like Basel stand no chance against Real Madrid, particularly in the capital of Spain. Their just hope not to get embarrassed on Tuesday and that is why we can expect them to approach the match defensively. Both teams to score (NO) looks tempting.

Both Teams to Score (NO) 1.61 @ Bet365.com