Leganés - Atlético Madrid predictions

The game is heavily lopsided in the visitors’ favour – for instance, most bookies are offering 7.43 odds on a home win. The hosts are no doubt in a difficult situation and don’t have much hope of overcoming Atlético Madrid.

A trip to Leganés can hardly be seen as a big test for Atletico. With 1.50 betting odds stacked in their favour, it’s hard seeing past anything other than a compelling away win here.

Leganés showed some character in their previous La Liga outing. It was a tough trip to take but they held well. Matter of fact, Leganés kept it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes for a Espanyol draw.

Their fans hoped Atletico would have run riot over Osasuna last time out in the La Liga. They played at home as firm favourites to ease to victory but they nevertheless struggled to break the deadlock during the first 45 minutes. In the end, it all came to one goal that made all the difference in a 1:0 win.

The first step Leganés need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

We should point out that Atletico Madrid scored more than 5 goals over the course of their previous 3 home games. They’re visitors this time around, but it’s still worth noting for the benefit of bets like Over 5 Goals.

With 19 points separating them from the relegation zone, Leganés still have time to stop the La Liga season from becoming a total disappointment. They still have a lot to play for but with 7.43 odds on home win against Los Rojiblancos this Saturday, the hosts are not given too big of a chance to emerge triumphant.

Atletico Madrid have enjoyed a fine season so far in the La Liga. They sit top of the ladder with 44 points after 20 matches and will be looking to extend their lead when they meet Leganés. The Saturday game should not be too difficult to win, though, if we’re making our decisions based on the available odds clearly favouring the visitors.

The away team are seen as favourites despite their role as the visitors, and that makes a lot of sense considering the previous clash with Leganés they had. Atletico Madrid pulled far ahead of their opponents and secured a decisive victory.

While it’s risky as far as betting predictions go, a Draw/Away bet in the Half Time/Full Time market is the best place to find betting value in this match. Simply put, the 1.77 odds outweigh the relatively small implied probability.