Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

Atletico Madrid - Espanyol


Saturday, starting at 19:45 will be played match Atletico Madrid – Espanyol in the round number 14 of La Liga.

Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone’s band was ranked number 4, ending “box aces” of La Liga with a total of 24 points, accumulated after 7 wins and 3 draws. This is no more than nine lengths away from Real Madrid and three points behind the occupants of items 2 and 3, FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC. The team from the Spanish capital undergoing a delicate period, being defeated in 3 of the last 5 games of the championship 0-1 on the land Sevilla 0-2 on “Anoeta” against Sociedad and 0-3 on “Vicente Calderon” in the city rivals Real Madrid. If Cholo Simeone’s team will never return in the shortest time possible it may lose contact with the group leading position in the Primera Division, which could even cost a qualification in the upcoming edition of the Champions League. Therefore a victory against those from Espanyol is extremely necessary, it can be a real “breath of oxygen”.

Regarding the squad that will address the confrontation with Espanyol, Atletico Madrid will again be able to count on Filipe Luis and it will start on the left endline. Along with Diego Godin will start in central defense Stefan Savic, while Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann couple will attack, following the Brazilian center Tiago to start the game in midline, following to open to the two Frenchmen.

Espanyol Barcelona
On the other hand, the Catalans from Barcelona Espanyol are one of the most in form teams in the Spanish first division. They are unbeaten in the last seven rounds of the Primera Division and ranks number 12 with a total of 18 points, being only 4 lengths away from Villarreal occupy the number 6, the last place that ensures the presence in the European Cups. Where Espanyol will continue throughout excellent and will be able to get a good result on “Vicente Calderon” band in Catalunya could detach from the peloton teams are fighting to avoid relegation, which do not break up than about 5 points at the moment, if we refer to the position number 15, occupied by Leganes.

The main detail of the consignment from Espanyol is the return in the first 11 Hernan Perez, who was suspended in the previous round – he will resume his position on the right side of the means Catalina. Also we mention that Pablo Piatti suffering from a slight knee injury, but the Argentine could still start match left flank.
Probable Atletico Madrid – Espanyol Barcelona

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak – luis, Godin, Savic, Juanfran – Carrasco, Gabi, Tiago, Koke – Griezmann, Gameiro.
Absent: Cerci, Fernandez.

Espanyol Barcelona (4-4-2): Lopez – Sanchez, Lopez, Reyes, Caricol – Perez Jurado, Fuego, Piatti – Moreno, Baptistao.
Absent: -.

Info direct dispute Atletico Madrid – Espanyol Barcelona

In recent years disputes between the two teams progress, mostly in one direction. Atletico Madrid defeated Espanyol in 4 of their last 5 games. Another very interesting aspect that we can seize consulting direct confrontations history is the fact that eight of the last nine meetings direct both teams have scored. Taking into account both direct tendency parties, and the difference between the two teams I did not like to think about than the home win.


Prediction: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 1,80