Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid have won 10 of their 12 home LaLiga games this season, drawing one and losing one.
- Oscar Fernandez has made the Atletico philosophy about structure first, possession second and attacking vertically.
- Atleti have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Their best result of the season was the 4-0 home Copa del Rey win over FC Barcelona.
Espanyol
- Espanyol are 6th in LaLiga, with 35 points from 24 games.
- Their away form has been patchy, with four wins, three draws and four defeats on the road.
- Espanyol lost 4-1 at Villarreal and drew 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo.
- Espanyol recorded a 2-1 home win against Atleti six months ago.
Head-to-Head
In LaLiga meetings between the clubs, Espanyol have won one and drawn one of the last two games, with Atletico failing to win either of their last two home encounters against Espanyol.
Atletico Madrid
- Alexander Soerloth - 7 goals in 23 league appearances.
- Koke continues to be the engine room, moving the ball around in transitions and playing some of the key passes.
Espanyol
- Pere Milla - 6 goals in 22 league games.
- Martin Braithwaite provides experience and aerial prowess for Espanyol's forward line.
Betting Insights
- Atleti odds 1.47; Espanyol 7.4.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is currently 1.83.
- A home win for Atleti is the only sensible bet here, given their form.
Prediction
- Atleti have too much quality to lose to Espanyol.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.83 suggests the bookies are expecting an end-to-end game with a few goals.
