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Espanyol vs Atlético Prediction – La Liga
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Here you find the best prediction for Espanyol vs Atlético in La Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from prior games, to provide the best prediction for the match between Espanyol and Atlético.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Espanyol vs Atlético
The best prediction for Espanyol vs Atlético in La Liga is that both teams will score. While an Atlético Madrid-led match is anticipated, Espanyol should also create chances, especially considering their good form at home. Notably, the “both teams to score” market has prevailed in six of the last seven encounters between these clubs.
The best prediction for Espanyol vs Atlético
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
Match preview: Espanyol vs Atlético
Espanyol and Atlético will face off at RCDE Stadium in the 29th round of La Liga. Their last meeting in this competition was on 28‑08‑2024, which ended in a goalless draw (0‑0). Recent head-to-heads favour the visiting side, who have secured 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 matches. Although this fixture features the teams currently sitting in 15th and 3rd position overall, it actually pits the 8th placed home team against the 5th placed away side.
Team analysis: Espanyol
After 7 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses, the home team currently sits in 15th position, with a total of 28 points. In their last outing, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Mallorca, following a previous 1-1 draw at home against Girona. Espanyol has been much stronger at their home ground, accumulating 23 points compared to just 5 outside. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 home matches, earning 17 points from a possible 30.
They have not lost at home in their last 8 encounters. The most common scoreline at half-time in their home matches this season has been 0-0 (5 in 14 matches). Defensively, they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games, indicating some weakness at the back, while their attack has been consistent, managing to score in 9 of the last 10 matches. Out of their 27 games this season, they have conceded the first goal 11 times, and have only managed to turn the score around once.
Espanyol comes into this match off the back of a 2-1 defeat against Mallorca, where their only goal came from an own goal by Vedat Muriqi. The team, managed by Manolo González, typically adopts a 4-3-3 tactical formation, with Javi Puado, Jofre Carreras, and Roberto Fernández leading the attack. They tend to focus their offensive efforts down the left flank, exploiting the depth provided by Carlos Romero. Omar El Hilali is unavailable due to suspension.
Team analysis: Atlético
Following 16 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, the visiting team sits 3rd in the league with 56 points. They recently lost 4-2 at home to FC Barcelona, after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Getafe in their prior match. Atlético has been strong in their home matches, earning 34 points, while securing only 22 as visitors. In the league, they have picked up 17 points from a possible 30 during their last 10 away encounters. The most frequent score at half-time in their away matches has also been 0-0 (5 in 13 games). Their attack has performed well, scoring in 9 of their last 10 fixtures in this league. Out of 28 matches this season, they have managed to come back to win just 3 times after conceding the first goal.
Atlético Madrid head into this clash following a 4-2 defeat to Barcelona, with their goals coming from Julián Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth. The visitors typically operate in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying Antoine Griezmann and Julián Alvarez as the forward pairing. In attack, they usually direct their efforts down the right flank, taking advantage of the width provided by Marcos Llorente. All players are available for selection for this match.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
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