LiontipsAthletic vs Atletico. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
One of three founding members of Primera that have never been relegated from the top division already secured their first trophy in this season. In January Bilbao beat both Real and Barcelona on their way to the third Spanish Super Cup in Athletic's history.
In April team also competed in two Copa del Rey finals, but both times they were unfortunate. In the final of previous edition Athletic was beaten by Real Sociedad, and then went four goals down to Barcelona, who took their revenge for defeat in January.
In La Liga Lions have 10 wins and 11 draws after 31 rounds, which brings them 38 points and 10th place in the standings. In last five games Red-Whites had tie games against Real Sociedad (1:1), Alaves (0:0) and Betis (0:0).
Zarraga, Nolaskoain and Muniain, who have a leg injury, won't be able to play in upcoming game.
Ten-time champion and cup holder had a bad start in Copa del Rey this year: team left the competition in round of 64 losing to a team from the third-tier.
Team also was left out of Champions League after defeat to Chelsea (0:1 and 0:2) in the first knock-out stage.
In La Liga Los Indios are still leading, but they lost a serious handicap after a run of bad performances at the end of the winter.
After 32 rounds Atletico have 22 wins and seven draws, which gives them 73 points and the top spot of the league. They are only three points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, so Diego Simeone have no margin for error. After draw against Betis (1:1) guests beat Eibar (5:0) and Huesca (2:0), which we gave our prediction on.
Lemar and Gimenez, who is suspended, won't be available for this game and it is uncertain, whether Suarez will play.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:2
In two of last three head-to-head games Atletico scored exactly two goals
СтавкаCorners: total over 7,5
This bet played in last three H2H games
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalties were awarded
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three of last four head-to-head games goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
This teams know each other pretty well, but guests need the win more. Stats and the quality of the starting line-up are on Atletico's side as well, so we believe that they will take advantage and get the three points.
Our prediction is Atletico to win.
Guests have an unstable offense, but sometimes their strikers are on fire. We also believe that the hosts are able for consolation goal, which will bring a high score.
Our second bet is on total over 2 goals.
