Tournament: LaLiga Spain
Venue: Civitas Metropolitano (Madrid)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 28, 2024, 15:30
In the 3rd round of La Liga on August 28, 2024, Atlético Madrid will host newly promoted Espanyol at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid. As one of Spain's top teams, Atlético is expected to secure a convincing victory against the newcomers.
Key Statistics and Trends for Atlético Madrid vs. Espanyol
- Atlético Madrid has won nine of their last twelve matches.
- Espanyol is winless in their last five matches.
- The most common result in Madrid between these clubs is 1-0 in favor of Atlético (five times).
- Espanyol's last away victory over Atlético was in 2018.
- Espanyol has lost their last three away matches.
- Atlético has scored at least once in their last 11 matches.
- Atlético wins the first half in 39% of matches, while Espanyol does so in 25% of matches.
Our Prediction for Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol
Atlético Madrid had a mixed season last year and needed to improve to secure their spot in the top four. Espanyol, on the other hand, finished fourth in the Segunda División and won promotion through the playoffs, marking their return to the top flight.
Espanyol has strengthened their squad with several signings, including Tejero, Velis, Cardona, Král, and Kumbulla, under coach Manolo González. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid saw significant changes, with the departure of key players like João Félix, Hermoso, Savic, Saúl, and Morata. They brought in new talents like Le Normand, Sørloth, Gallagher, and Julián Álvarez.
Espanyol started their season with a 0-1 away loss to Valladolid and a 0-1 home defeat to Real Sociedad. In contrast, Atlético began with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal away but recovered with a 3-0 win over Girona.
Possible Starting Lineups
Atlético Madrid (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Witsel
- Midfielders: Reinildo, Lino, Griezmann, Koke, Barrios, Llorente
- Forward: Sørloth
Espanyol (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: García
- Defenders: Romero, Cabrera, Sergi Gómez, El Hilali, Tejero
- Midfielders: Lozano, Gragera, Milla
- Forwards: Puado, Velis
Head-to-Head Matches
The last time these teams met was in the 2022-2023 La Liga season, with both matches ending in draws.
Free Prediction for the Match: Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol
Atlético Madrid is clearly stronger than newly promoted Espanyol. Betting on a home win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.98) seems like a solid choice.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid to win with a handicap of -1.5 goals.
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