August 16, 2025
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Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview
Our Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Prediction Sees Atleti Run Away with All Three Points
Atletico Madrid get their league season underway on Sunday night when they face Espanyol away from home. Diego Simeone’s Rojiblancos are looking to get off to a winning start at RCDE Stadium.
La Liga Betting Picks
Atletico Madrid to Win -1 – 2.00
Alexander Sortloth to Score Anytime – 2.20
Simeone’s Side to Get Off to Winning Start?
Espanyol had a mixed bag of results last season, winning 11, drawing nine, and losing 18 in La Liga. They finished in 14th place, collecting 42 points from 38 league games. The Parakeets from Catalonia are hoping to finish higher this time around.
Atleti had to settle for third place behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. They were in the title mix for a large chunk of the campaign, but Simeone’s side fell off and finished 12 points behind eventual champions Barca.
Espanyol have made several free-transfer signings over the summer, though they did pay a fee to Braga for forward Roberto Fernandez. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has left for Barcelona.
Atleti have splashed the cash, bringing the likes of Alex Baena, Thiago Almada, and David Hancko to the Spanish capital. Samuel Lino, Arthur Vermeeren, and Santiago Mourino – among others – have moved on. Can Colchoneros challenge for the league title this season?
Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds
The RCDE Stadium is never an easy place to visit, but Espanyol are the big underdogs in their opening league fixture of the new campaign. Manolo Gonzalez’s boys are priced at 6.20, and you can get 3.80 for the draw.
Atleti are looking to hit the ground running with three points in Catalonia this weekend. As expected, Simeone’s troops are the clear favourites, priced at just 1.56 to return to Madrid with the victory.
Espanyol Win – 6.20
Draw – 3.80
Atletico Madrid Win – 1.56
View Latest Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid OddsRecent Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Meetings
Both meetings in the 2024-25 La Liga season ended in draws. Last August’s matchup at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano finished goalless, and the pair drew 1-1 in the March meeting in Barcelona.
Each of the last four fixtures between the pair have been stalemates, though the Madrid giants are undefeated in eight. Espanyol’s last win was a 3-0 home league success in May 2019.
Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips & Predictions
Things have been even between the teams in recent years, but we are backing Atleti to run out comfortable winners this weekend. The visitors are generously priced at 2.00 to win -1.
Alexander Sortloth was Atleti’s top scorer last term, netting 20 goals in La Liga. The Norway international will want to start the new campaign in style, and you can get 2.20 for Sorloth to score anytime.
La Liga Betting Picks
Atletico Madrid to Win -1 – 2.00
Alexander Sortloth to Score Anytime – 2.20
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