Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2024

Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

We’re expecting a low goal tally when Atlético Madrid and Espanyol go up against each other. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -100 looks attractive.

3-3 Draw in Previous H2H

Atlético Madrid were winners last time out. It was a 3-0 home win against Girona at Civitas Metropolitano. Atlético recorded 43% possession and had six shots on target, while Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente and Koke each scored one goal.

Espanyol suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Sociedad at RCDE Stadium. Manolo Gonzalez's team were restricted to just 34% possession and had four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Espanyol and Atlético ended all square. This head-to-head was a 3-3 draw at RCDE Stadium. Looking back to the previous 7 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Atlético have won three games and Espanyol one.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Atlético Madrid	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Espanyol	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Atlético have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. They have averaged 50.0% possession, 487.0 passes and 4.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Antoine Griezmann has found the net 6 times, with Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul and Angel Correa scoring 2 each. Samuel Dias Lino is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Jan Oblak has 5 clean sheets.

Espanyol have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Catalans have averaged 49.2% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.4 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Javier Puado is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Martin Braithwaite has 2, with Nico Ribaudo and Leandro Cabrera both on 1. Look no further than Pere Milla for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Atlético Madrid confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Jan Oblak (GK), Robin Le Normand, Axel Witsel, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo Riquelme, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Samuel Dias Lino, Julian Alvarez, Alexander Soerloth.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Marash Kumbulla, Alvaro Tejero, Carlos Romero, Alex Kral, Jose Gragera, Alvaro Aguado, Javier Puado, Alejo Veliz.

Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

The price of -100 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this La Liga showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 10 Atlético games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for bigger odds and are expecting a low-scoring affair, then it might be worth looking at Under 1.5 Goals, especially if you think that one goal or less will be scored in total.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Atléti 2 - 0 Espanyol

Atlético can be backed at +450 to triumph by a 2-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Odds

At betting odds of -350 with the bookies, Atlético Madrid are regarded as 78% likely to win this La Liga encounter. Espanyol are the outsiders at +1100 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

The leading football betting sites allow customers to place a Bet Builder when it comes to La Liga matches. Simply pick out the selections that you fancy and then combine them together on your bet slip.

Full-Time Result

1

-350

X

+450

2

+1100

Half-Time Result

1

-138

X

+150

2

+850

Double Chance

1X

-2000

12

-699

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1205

2

+700

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-108

2 Hcp +1.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-175

Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

Our Atléti vs Espanyol team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the La Liga squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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