LiontipsAtletico vs Espanyol. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Atletico are going through tough times. A Tuesday defeat to Porto (1:2) brought the capital team into a bottom spot in the Champions League group, for the first time in team's history.
However, heavily pressurized manager Diego Simeone said that it was a deserved result. Los Indios currently have seven victories and two draws, delivering 23 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. In the previous game team suffered a 2:3 defeat to Cadiz. Lemar, Coke and Niguez will miss the upcoming game.
After 12 matches of the current season Espanyol have five draws, more than any other team in La Liga. Two victories and 11 points took the team to a 16th spot in the standings, just one point above the relegation zone.
In the previous game the Budgerigars split the points with Mallorca (1:1). The White-Blues are strong on the offense, scoring 15 points in the current season. Sanchez, Pedrosa and Gori will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Atletico Madrid have won 4 of 5 latest home matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 5 latest matches of Atletico goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
We are giving a slight edge to the hosts, who have more experienced and skilled players in the squad. Capital club won three latest head-to-head matches and we are expecting the same result today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Atletico
We are expecting an aggressive performance from both opponents. A bet on total over should be a good choice.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals
