Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Prediction & Stats | La Liga | 17/10
The encounter between Espanyol and Atlético Madrid is set to kick off at 13:00 on Saturday, 17/10.
This La Liga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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1st Half Atlético Madrid Win
Why we predict Atlético Madrid to win the first half
Our betting tip is Atlético Madrid to win the first half.
Atlético Madrid often begin matches with high energy and quick transitions, which could catch Espanyol off guard. The visitors have a good chance to edge in front before the interval.
Key Betting Insights
Espanyol
7 matches against Atlético Madrid ended in a draw
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Espanyol's last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
7 matches against Espanyol ended in a draw
Won 5 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Atlético Madrid Win: 5/4
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Espanyol Preview
Espanyol has completed 8 fixtures in the La Liga, securing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the La Liga, the team has scored 11 goals (1.38 per game) and conceded 11 (1.38 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Espanyol has played 48 matches, scoring 56 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 68 (1.42 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Espanyol
Goals Scored:56
Goals Conceded:68
Average Goals Scored:1.17
Average Goals Conceded:1.42
Wins:15
Goal Difference:-12
Date
Game
Result
09/10
Málaga
1 - 1
Espanyol
D
18/09
Espanyol
1 - 3
Elche CF
L
15/09
Rayo Vallecano
2 - 1
Espanyol
L
12/09
Osasuna
0 - 2
Espanyol
W
06/09
Espanyol
1 - 1
Sevilla
D
Espanyol to win the match: 7/2
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Atlético Madrid Preview
Across 8 La Liga matches, Atlético Madrid has posted 6 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 2.38 points per fixture. In those games they scored 18 (2.25 per match) and conceded 8 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Atlético Madrid has earned 38 wins from 70 matches across all competitions, scoring 132 goals (1.89 per match) and conceding 91 (1.3 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Atlético Madrid
Goals Scored:134
Goals Conceded:91
Average Goals Scored:1.89
Average Goals Conceded:1.28
Wins:39
Goal Difference:43
Date
Game
Result
13/10
Atlético Madrid
2 - 0
Manchester United
W
10/10
Deportivo Alavés
1 - 2
Atlético Madrid
W
20/09
Atlético Madrid
2 - 1
Real Madrid
W
16/09
Atlético Madrid
4 - 0
Osasuna
W
13/09
Real Sociedad
0 - 3
Atlético Madrid
W
Atlético Madrid to win the match: 8/11
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Statistical Insights for Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
L
L
W
D
1
Home
L
D
L
W
D
1
Away
D
L
W
L
W
1.4
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
W
W
3
Home
W
W
W
D
W
2.6
Away
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Home Win
7/2
21.05%
Draw
11/4
26.32%
Favourite
Away Win
8/11
57.8%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Espanyol
6
last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
13
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Atlético Madrid scored +117% more goals than Espanyol in the last 5 matches.
Espanyol and Atlético Madrid goals scored count, last 5 matches
Málaga
1
Elche CF
1
Rayo Vallecano
1
Osasuna
2
Sevilla
1
2
Manchester United
2
Deportivo Alavés
2
Real Madrid
4
Osasuna
3
Real Sociedad
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Espanyol
7
last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
2
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Espanyol conceded +250% more goals than Atlético Madrid in the last 5 matches.
Espanyol and Atlético Madrid goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Málaga
1
Elche CF
3
Rayo Vallecano
2
Osasuna
0
Sevilla
1
0
Manchester United
1
Deportivo Alavés
1
Real Madrid
0
Osasuna
0
Real Sociedad
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Key metrics
Corners
Espanyol
14
last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
26
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Atlético Madrid received +86% more corners than Espanyol in the last 5 matches.
Espanyol and Atlético Madrid corners count, last 5 matches
Málaga
2
Elche CF
3
Rayo Vallecano
5
Osasuna
4
Sevilla
0
2
Manchester United
10
Deportivo Alavés
3
Real Madrid
8
Osasuna
3
Real Sociedad
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Key metrics
Cards
Espanyol
13
last 5 matches
Atlético Madrid
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Espanyol received +63% more cards than Atlético Madrid in the last 5 matches.
Espanyol and Atlético Madrid cards count, last 5 matches
Málaga
5
Elche CF
2
Rayo Vallecano
1
Osasuna
3
Sevilla
2
1
Manchester United
3
Deportivo Alavés
2
Real Madrid
1
Osasuna
1
Real Sociedad
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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