El Jefe
Currently in a Champions League position, Atlético Madrid (17W-8L-6D; 57 points) will face Espanyol (10W-12L-9D; 39 points), who are currently in 11th place. Kick off is at Wanda Metropolitano at 4:15 PM UTC on Sunday. They may have had six wins in the last seven matches, but Atlético Madrid, go into this clash with the benefit of a home support.
Atlético Madrid and RCD Espanyol’s most recent encounter occurred in September of 2021 and ended in a win for barcelona. In the last 10 times they’ve played one another, Atlético Madrid’s goals have totaled 11 compared to RCD Espanyol’s 10.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Atlético Madrid vs RCD Espanyol LaLiga Match on Apr 17 2022
Where: Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain
When: Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 4:15 PM UTC
Betting on Atlético Madrid
Record: 17-8-6 | League Standing: 4
Current champion Atlético Madrid steps into this game in a Champions League position with a record of 17 wins, eight losses, and six draws over 31 games. The club has had six wins in the most recent 7 matches and have netted a total of 57 so far. This has mainly been thanks, in large part, to the performances from Luis Suarez, who has 11 goals, and Angel Correa who has 11. The squad has conceded 38. In their last match, Atlético Madrid outplayed RCD Mallorca 1-0.
Absences and Injuries
Atlético Madrid will be without Hector Herrera.
Betting on RCD Espanyol
Record: 10-12-9 | League Standing: 11
RCD Espanyol comes into this clash with 39 points so far this season and will continue to give it their all. They defeated RC Celta de Vigo 1-0 last Sunday and so far this season, they have picked up 10 wins, 12 losses, and nine draws. When they have succeded, it’s mostly been because of performances from Raul De Tomas and Javi Puado. RCD Espanyol fans will be watching to see if the duo can propel them to success in the match against Atlético Madrid.
Absences and Injuries
RCD Espanyol does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Atlético Madrid (-102) at FanDuel
According to the betting market, Atlético Madrid will be favored to win. The team has been having a productive beginning to the month with a recent win percentage of 70%. Comparatively, RCD Espanyol’s win percentage is at 30%.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-130) at BetMGM
Atlético Madrid have averaged 15 goals over their last 10 matches. Comparatively, RCD Espanyol have registered an average of 10 goals over their last 10 matches.
Spread Pick: Atlético Madrid -1.25 Goals (-102) at Bovada
Atlético Madrid will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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