Almería - Atlético Madrid betting tips and odds

Almería are the definition of underdogs in this fixture. With betting odds of 5.00, no punter will dare backing them up against Atlético Madrid. It is a wise decision as well as hosts will have an extremely difficult task surviving this clash.

If you’re just looking for a simple 1X2 football bet, we suggest backing the away team in this match. Los Rojiblancos are clearly more likely to win this matchup, though Almería are more than able to put up a good fight.

Almería’s home 0:2 loss in the previous round against Real Sociedad was to be expected, so we didn’t learn much about their current form. The first half brough much better play from them, however, even if it was all for nought in the end.

Los Rojiblancos are coming off from a narrow home loss in their previous match against Barcelona. The away team secured an early lead and carried it into a 0:1 triumph. Considering the 3.20 on Atletico winning, though, it’s hard to be surprised.

With 17 points from 17 rounds played in the La Liga, the hosts are dangerously close to the dropping zone. Only three places separate them from the relegation strugglers and the Sunday clash against Los Rojiblancos will be an important test for their top-tier credentials.

As we head past the half-season mark, Atletico Madrid are on 27 points and will be eager to beat Almería so they can make an important step in their European endeavours. At the moment, they sit in Europa League places but the Champions League is where they want to be.

With no injuries or suspensions, both teams will have their full rosters available for an exciting showdown.

Our advice is to go for an Under 2.5 Goals market, though it was likely not your first instinct. While the probability is rather low compared to what you’re used to from Under 2.5 bets, it compares favourably to the 1.95 odds offered by Betsson.