Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol prediction, odds, and betting tips

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Atletico Madrid is ready to take odds with Espanyol at their home Civitas Metropolitano on 29 August 2024. Atletico Madrid, with their strong home record, are clear favorites. Espanyol will aim to counter but face a tough challenge against Atletico Madrid. Check out Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol prediction.

Atletico Madrid vs. Espanyol Prediction: Atletico Madrid highly favored to win

Key Stats:

Atletico Madrid has defeated Espanyol 83 times in La Liga, their most wins against any team.
The last two league matches between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol ended in draws.
Atletico Madrid has won 26 of their last 29 home games at the Metropolitano.

Correct Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Espanyol

Atletico Madrid’s superior form and recent performances make them the clear favorite. Expect them to dominate the match, with a comfortable victory over Espanyol.

Most Recent H2H: Atletico Madrid’s upper hand

La Liga 25/05/2023: Atletico Madrid 3 – 3 Espanyol
La Liga 06/11/2022: Atletico Madrid 1 – 1 Espanyol
La Liga 17/04/2022: Atletico Madrid 2 – 1 Espanyol
La Liga 12/09/2021: Atletico Madrid 2 – 1 Espanyol
La Liga 01/03/2020: Atletico Madrid 1 – 1 Espanyol

Atletico Madrid Preview: Dominant at Home

Atletico Madrid has a strong historical record against Espanyol, with 83 wins and over 300 goals scored against them in La Liga. The team is currently on a six-game unbeaten streak against Espanyol and has been dominant at the Metropolitano, winning 26 of their last 29 home games.

Predicted lineup: J Oblak, M Llorente, R Le Normand, J Gimenez, C Azpilicueta, Riquelme, R Paul, P Barrios, S Lino, A Griezmann, J Alvarez

Espanyol Preview: Gaining momentum

Espanyol has shown improvement in their recent trips to Madrid, winning two of their last three matches in the region. They aim to secure consecutive wins in Madrid for the first time since 2013. Despite their struggles in past encounters with Atletico Madrid, they have managed to hold their ground with two consecutive draws in their recent meetings.

Predicted Starting XI: J Garcia, O Hilali, Kumbulla, L Cabrera, C Romero, J Careeras, A Kral, J Gragera, L Cardona, A Veliz, J Paudo

Player to Watch – Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has been in exceptional form, with four goals in his last five matches. He will be key for Atletico Madrid in this fixture, expected to be a constant threat to Espanyol’s defense.

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