Espanyol’s most recent stint in LaLiga concluded with a disappointing loss, marking the end of a challenging run where they only managed to secure one point from seven matches.
In stark contrast, Atlético Madrid have been dominant on their home turf, winning eight of their last 11 league games. This suggests that Espanyol could face a difficult task in their return.
For those expecting a goal-filled match, Atlético Madrid’s home games might not deliver that excitement. In 17 of their last 20 home fixtures in LaLiga, the matches have featured no more than two goals. Espanyol’s away games have shown a similar pattern, with 14 of their last 20 encounters also having fewer than 2.5 goals.
When it comes to both teams scoring, Atlético Madrid has only seen this happen three times in their last 13 LaLiga matches.
Espanyol’s record is even more sparse, with just one of their last seven games ending with both sides scoring. This points to a strong likelihood that at least one goalkeeper will keep a clean sheet in this upcoming match.
Prediction
Atlético Madrid’s recent home games have consistently been low-scoring affairs, with ten of their last 12 matches featuring two or fewer goals. Likewise, 12 of Espanyol’s last 18 away games have also been low-scoring. Fans should therefore brace for a tight, defensive battle.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 1 : 0 Espanyol
