Atl. Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction: 28/8/2024

Espanyol’s last appearance in LaLiga ended in a disappointing defeat, capping off a stretch where they managed to earn just one point from seven matches. In contrast, Atl. Madrid have been formidable at home, securing eight wins in their last 11 fixtures in the league, suggesting that Espanyol could face a tough challenge in their return.

For those hoping to see a high-scoring game, Atl. Madrid’s recent home matches might not be the best option. Seventeen of their last 20 home games in LaLiga have seen no more than two goals. Espanyol’s away games have followed a similar trend, with 14 of their last 20 fixtures also featuring under 2.5 goals.

In their last 13 LaLiga matches, Atl. Madrid have only had three instances where both teams found the back of the net. Espanyol has seen even fewer such occurrences, with just one out of their last seven matches ending with goals from both sides. This makes it likely that at least one goalkeeper will keep a clean sheet in this encounter.

 

Prediction

Recent matches at Atl. Madrid’s home ground have not been high-scoring affairs, with ten of their last 12 games featuring two or fewer goals. Similarly, 12 of Espanyol’s last 18 away matches have also been low-scoring. Fans should therefore prepare for another tight, defensive battle.

Prediction: Atl. Madrid 1 : 0 Espanyol