Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026

Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -149

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We’re anticipating that Espanyol and Atlético Madrid will both find the net. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous -149 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Read on for our full Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Preview

Espanyol go head-to-head with Atlético Madrid at RCDE Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Saturday 17 October.

Espanyol played Málaga away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio La Rosaleda. The Barcelona club managed four shots on target and recorded 42% possession, while Bryan Zaragoza scored the goal.

Atlético Madrid won their previous game 2-1. This road victory at Estadio Mendizorroza against Deportivo Alavés was their fourth on the spin. Los Colchoneros racked up seven shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, while Alejandro Grimaldo and Cristian Romero were both on target.

Four days ago, Atléti won 2-0 in the Champions League when hosting Manchester United.

H2H: 4-2 Triumph for Atléti in Last Head-to-Head

It was a 4-2 home win for Atléti at Riyadh Air Metropolitano when they last played Espanyol. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five draws, four Atléti wins and one Espanyol victory.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Atlético Madrid	8	6	1	1	18	8	10	18:8	19
12	Espanyol	8	2	2	4	11	11	0	11:11	8

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Espanyol have had 45.9% possession, 376.0 passes and 2.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.

Roberto Fernandez is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Bryan Zaragoza, Marcos Fernandez, Alex Calatrava and Tyrhys Dolan each have 1. Javi Hernandez is top assists maker with 5, while goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic has kept 2 clean sheets.

Atléti have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 16.1 attempts, 6.0 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. Diego Simeone's side average 56.8% possession, 557.8 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Alejandro Baena has top scored with 4, while Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David are next best on 3. Jonathan David, Alejandro Baena and Giuliano Simeone have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Jan Oblak has 4 clean sheets.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Angel Fortuno (GK), Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Quilindschy Hartman, Pol Lozano, Edu Exposito, Tyrhys Dolan, Javi Hernandez, Bryan Zaragoza, Roberto Fernandez.

Atlético Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jan Oblak (GK), Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand, Alejandro Grimaldo, Koke, Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Ademola Lookman, Jonathan David.

Main Match Prediction

Let’s take a chance on the BTTS Yes option when it comes to this La Liga clash. We really like the -149 that is available and feel confident that the teams can both find the net.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Espanyol games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Espanyol games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Espanyol games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Atléti games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Atléti games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Atléti games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the La Liga form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 59.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Espanyol 1 - 1 Atléti

The teams can be backed at +575 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Zaragoza Over 0.5 Shots On Target +155

Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol) has had at least one shot on goal in three straight La Liga matches. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of +155 on offer.

Latest Bryan Zaragoza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

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Jonathan David to Score +180

Jonathan David (Atléti) has netted three goals in his past four La Liga matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +180 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jonathan David Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+450

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Espanyol Under 3.5 Corners +104

The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by Espanyol in five straight home games, while the past three Atlético Madrid matches have seen under 3.5 corners conceded. The Espanyol Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and +104 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Espanyol

Total

7.20 2.20 5.00

Home

9.10 4.30 4.80

Away

9.70 4.10 5.60

Atléti

Total

9.70 6.30 3.40

Home

9.30 6.30 3.00

Away

10.60 5.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

-100

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-112

Atléti Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+600

2

-167

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Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -137, the bookies make Atlético Madrid probable winners and there’s a 58% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this La Liga encounter. Espanyol are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +370.

If you wager Atléti -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -112, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Espanyol achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -149 on the Both Teams to Score market.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to La Liga games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+370

X

+280

2

-137

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+128

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

+108

12

-385

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+225

2

-357

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-116

2 Hcp -0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+110

Favourite Alexander Sørloth is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Alexander Sørloth (Atléti)

First

+400

Anytime

+155

Julián Álvarez (Atléti)

First

+410

Anytime

+160

Jonathan David (Atléti)

First

+450

Anytime

+180

Ademola Lookman (Atléti)

First

+475

Anytime

+185

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+550

Anytime

+220

Álex Baena (Atléti)

First

+600

Anytime

+225

Kang-In Lee (Atléti)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Marcos Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

First

+850

Anytime

+330

Álex Calatrava (Espanyol)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Giuliano Simeone (Atléti)

First

+1000

Anytime

+390

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Álex Grimaldo (Atléti)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Rodrigo Mendoza (Atléti)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Javi Hernández (Espanyol)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Pablo Barrios (Atléti)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Cristian Romero (Atléti)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Jofre Carreras (Espanyol)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Morten Hjulmand (Atléti)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Marcos Llorente (Atléti)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Koke (Atléti)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Robin Le Normand (Atléti)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Ademola Lookman (Atléti)

Over 0.5

-303

Under 0.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Álex Baena (Atléti)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Kang-In Lee (Atléti)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Álex Calatrava (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Álex Grimaldo (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Giuliano Simeone (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Javi Hernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Alexander Sørloth (Atléti)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Julián Álvarez (Atléti)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Mendoza (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan David (Atléti)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Jofre Carreras (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Pablo Barrios (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Romero (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Morten Hjulmand (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Llorente (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Robin Le Normand (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Koke (Atléti)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 La Liga matches only.
Espanyol have not triumphed at RCDE Stadium in three straight matches. The Barcelona club have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Atléti have five wins and five defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Espanyol beat Atléti 2-1 when they last met at RCDE Stadium. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at RCDE Stadium, we have seen three draws, two Espanyol victories and one Atléti win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Espanyol Home Stats		2-4-4	2.30	1.10	1.20	4	6	6	4
Atlético Madrid Away Stats		5-0-5	3.70	1.80	1.90	9	1	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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