LiontipsAtletico vs Real Sociedad. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Atletico failed the start in the Spanish Cup, La Liga leaders lost in the first stage to Cornella (0:1) from the third-tier, which proves that no team should be underestimated.
Fans of the capital club had high hopes for the Champions League, but in the first playoff round Indios were drawn to Chelsea, who beat Diego Simeone's team twice and didn't concede a single goal in the process (1:0 and 2:0 respectively).
After 35 rounds of the current La Liga season The Mattrass Makers have 23 wins and eight draws, which brought them 77 points and the top spot of the table. At the end of winter Red-Whites had a solid handicap, but team collapsed and let the chasers to narrow the gap to the minimum.
They are only two points ahead of Barcelona and Real, so any mistake can prove to be fatal. After a loss to Athletic in the end of April (1:2) leader beat Elche (1:0) and then split the points with Barcelona (0:0).
Real Sociedad claimed their first trophy this year, when they beat Athletic in the final of Copa del Rey's previous edition (1:0) and became the holders of this title.
In La Liga Basques are having a confident season, they even were at the top spot for some time in the start of the campaign. But Royal Club's leadership didn't last long and now they are on the fifth seed, which will let them to play in the Europa League next season.
After 35 rounds White and Blues have 15 wins and 11 draws, which brought them 56 points. So far they haven't guaranteed the European qualification for themselves.
In four last matches Imanol Alguacil's men lost to Huesca (0:1) and won three games - over Celta (2:1), Eibar (1:0) and Elche (2:0), which we had a prediction on.
Munoz, Merino, Fernandez and Sangalli, who has a knee injury, will be sidelined for this game. Pacheco and Gonzalez are isolated due to COVID-19.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Atletico won 3 out of last 5 matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 2 out of last 3 head-to-head matches teams scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In last three head-to-head games no penalties were given
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
In 2 out of last 3 head-to-head matches this bet played
Tip and bets
Both teams need points. In our opinion, capital team has an advantage, because they are fighting for the title and they have all first-team players available, Basques, on the other hand, have a large injuried list.
Our prediction - Atletico to win
We expect Madrid team to play the same strategy that was successful for them for the last few years. We believe that leader will take the win by a minimum margin.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals.
