Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Carlos Zabala | in LaLiga Picks
In their last three league matches, Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid could only manage a draw against Levante, a loss against Real Betis, and a 3-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano at the Butarque Municipal Stadium. Los Colchoneros will be eager to return home to face Espanyol, as they feel the pressure from Real Betis, who are aiming to snatch Atleti's place in the top four.
Being an Atlético fan in February would have been an emotionally charged experience. Between the league disappointments and the Copa del Rey, they delivered two epic performances in the competition. They not only crushed Real Betis 5-0 at La Cartuja, but also defeated Barcelona 4-0 at the Metropolitano with goals from Griezmann, Lookman, and Álvarez. However, they left their Champions League task unfinished midweek; They were leading 2-0 and 3-2 against Club Brugge but squandered both advantages, having to settle for a 3-3 draw in Belgium.
Espanyol, meanwhile, had an excellent start to the season and is still living off that momentum, as their form has noticeably declined in 2026. Since the restart, Espanyol hasn't won any of their last 7 matches.
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Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
69 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 |
|
11
|
46 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 |
Atletico Madrid and Espanyol Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 12, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 5, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 12, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 8, 2026 - Spanish Super Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 5, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 30, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2026 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 30, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 3, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 24, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 4, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid against Espanyol : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
67 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 28, 2024 - LaLiga
May 24, 2023 - LaLiga
Nov 6, 2022 - LaLiga
Apr 17, 2022 - LaLiga
Atletico Madrid against Espanyol Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Substitutes
M. De Luis
J. Musso
DefenderN. Molina
R. Le Normand
J. Gimenez
C. Lenglet
MidfielderO. Vargas
Koke
T. Almada
J. Alvarez
A. Fortuno
L. Serred
DefenderM. Rubio
J. Salinas
MidfielderE. Exposito
R. Terrats
R. Sanchez
P. Milla
C. Pickel
ForwardA. Roca
C. Ngonge
R. Fernandez
Missing players
N. Gonzalez
P. Barrios
R. Martinez Moya
J. Puado
Most goals and assists
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
A. Sorloth
(13 Goals)
K. Garcia
(8 Goals)
G. Simeone
(6 Assists)
E. Exposito
(6 Assists)
Atletico Madrid - Espanyol Key Points
- Espanyol only controlled 43% of possession in their last home game
- In none of Atlético's last 7 matches against Spanish opponents have both teams scored
- Atlético generated an xG of 2.33 in their last Champions League match
- Atlético de Madrid was not caught offside once in their most recent match
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Our Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction
At home, Atlético de Madrid remains strong, unlike their inconsistent performances away from home. Atlético Madrid boasts the third-best home record and has only managed two fewer points than Barcelona and Real Madrid in 12 matches at the Metropolitano. Only Real Betis has managed to defeat them in La Liga this season.
Julián Álvarez scored a penalty; his long but undeserved goal drought in 2026 may be coming to an end, as he has now netted two goals in three matches. The addition of Lookman to the attack gives Atlético an even greater dimension, and they should secure a convincing victory against the struggling Espanyol.
Our prediction for Atletico de Madrid vs Espanyol is: Atletico de Madrid -1.5.
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