Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid - La Liga
Fixture Preview - 17 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Espanyol hosts Atlético Madrid at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday, with both teams looking to establish momentum early in the La Liga season. Espanyol's recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five matches. In contrast, Atlético Madrid arrives with a more consistent performance, recording four wins and just one loss in the same period. Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with the last ten encounters yielding four wins for Espanyol, five draws, and only one victory for Atlético. Notably, both teams have scored in eight of those matches, indicating a propensity for goals. A key angle to consider is Espanyol's home advantage, where they often perform better than on the road. With Atlético's defensive solidity tested against a spirited Espanyol side, the odds for both teams to score (BTTS Yes at 1.95) appear enticing. Additionally, given the attacking prowess of both squads, the over 2.5 goals market at 1.91 could also be worth exploring as both teams look to secure vital points early in the campaign.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 8 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 6 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
- Espanyol's last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss (WDWWL).
- Atlético Madrid's last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (LWLWW).
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Getafe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Athletic Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Valencia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Real Betis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Elche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Atlético Madrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Girona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Celta de Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2025 | Espanyol | 2–1 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |
| March 29, 2025 | Espanyol | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |
| August 28, 2024 | Atlético Madrid | 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga |
| May 24, 2023 | Espanyol | 3–3 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |
| November 6, 2022 | Atlético Madrid | 1–1 | Espanyol | La Liga |
| April 17, 2022 | Atlético Madrid | 2–1 | Espanyol | La Liga |
| September 12, 2021 | Espanyol | 1–2 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |
| March 1, 2020 | Espanyol | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |
| November 10, 2019 | Atlético Madrid | 3–1 | Espanyol | La Liga |
| May 4, 2019 | Espanyol | 3–0 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga |