Espanyol vs Atletico prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 17, 2026, Espanyol and Atletico will face off in Matchday 9 of Spain’s La Liga. The visitors will be looking to take maximum points from this fixture.
Espanyol vs Atletico: team news and expert analysis
The club from the Barcelona suburbs made an excellent start to last season but lost the ability to win after the winter break. As a result, they finished with 46 points and 11th place. After the summer break, they opened with a resounding victory, but since then have beaten only Osasuna amid a string of defeats. They drew 1-1 with Malaga in the previous round.
The Madrid giants knocked Barcelona out of both the Champions League and the Copa del Rey last season, but still failed to lift a trophy. They lost to Real Sociedad in the cup final. In La Liga, meanwhile, they surrendered third place to Villarreal. This season has already brought several setbacks, although they did beat Real Madrid in the derby. They also edged Alaves 2-1 in the previous round. In the Champions League this week, they defeated Manchester United even more comfortably, 2-0.
The Catalans are currently scoring 1.38 goals per game, but are conceding exactly the same amount. The capital club is averaging 2.25 goals scored and one conceded per match.
Previous meetings: Espanyol vs Atletico
The current hosts went unbeaten in five consecutive meetings, recording four draws and even a victory. However, they lost 4-2 at the Metropolitano in February.
The visitors are in excellent form right now and should extend their winning streak (odds – 1.73).
Espanyol vs Atletico: key statistics and trends
- Espanyol have lost four of their last seven matches
- 75% of Espanyol matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.75 goals per game
- Atletico have won five matches in a row
- 50% of Atletico matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.25 goals per game
Espanyol vs Atletico: possible starting lineups
Espanyol play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Dmitrovic - Inoho, Cabrera, Nunez, Lopez - Gonzalez, Exposito - Zaragoza, Hernandez, Calatrava - Fernandez
Atletico play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Oblak - Hanczko, Romero, Pubill - Simeone, Baena, Koke, Barrios, Llorente - Lee Kang-in, Alvarez
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