Atlético Madrid - Espanyol betting tips and odds

Atlético Madrid are seen as favourites to win this match against Espanyol. The betting odds indicate an easy win and anything but a home victory here would indeed be a big surprise.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Espanyol fans are expecting them to triumph at Los Rojiblancos this Sunday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

Despite the fact most bookmakers online saw Atletico as the favourites in their previous $LAGUE matchup, things didn’t go their way. They were already behind on halftime, and couldn’t recover in time to avoid the narrow 3:2 loss.

Looking at the away team’s previous matchup, records show a draw on both halftime and the final whistle. Considering most bookies heavily favoured their opponents Mallorca and the home-field advantage they had, Espanyol can be content with such an outcome.

If the home team’s recent history is anything to go by – and it usually is – this match might be interesting for BTTS bets and such. They haven’t let a single match go by without scoring for at least 7 La Liga rounds.

We’re going into round 13 of this year’s competition, and Los Rojiblancos are looking quite well off. They’re just 9 points behind the current table leaders and heading into a relatively safe match.

The visitors are hoping to put some more distance between them and the relegation zone, which is currently only 1 point away. With a team like Los Rojiblancos coming up, though, that might be difficult. They’re clear underdogs in this matchup. Thankfully, the season is still in its early stages.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 4.50 odds offer a decent return.