Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 21st February 2026

Atletico Madrid enjoy home advantage, when visitors Espanyol swing by this coming Saturday for a clash in the LaLiga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Atletico Madrid approach round 25 as number 4 in the LaLiga table with 45 points on their account so far. With 24 rounds behind them, Espanyol have amassed 35 points, placing them as number 6 in the standings.

Atletico Madrid are looking for revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the last meeting against Espanyol. Judging by the odds from the bookmakers, they have a good chance of making it.

Atletico Madrid are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents ten goals, or an average of one a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to four clean sheets in this run.

Espanyol managed a bearable 11 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.1 goals per game. They conceded 17 goals in total, and while claiming two clean sheets, they conceded 1.7 goals an average per game.

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Espanyol came away with a 2-1 win. They have a similar outcome in mind at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, but face stern opposition, of course.

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction

Atletico Madrid Form

In the last three outings, Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona by 4-0, lost 3-0 against Rayo Vallecano, before drawing 3-3 with Club Brugge. Atletico Madrid won five of their last six LaLiga matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, scoring 11 and conceding three along the way. They lost once but didn't draw a single match.

Espanyol Form

In their previous three games, Espanyol lost 1-2 and 4-1 against Deportivo Alaves and Villarreal, respectively, before drawing 2-2 with Celta Vigo. Espanyol managed a decent return of three wins in their last six LaLiga away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding nine times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Atletico Madrid are the bookies favourite to claim the win, when Espanyol arrive at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, and we believe the home side will prevail.

Atletico Madrid earned nine points from their last six matches against teams inside the top 6. They claimed three wins, following 11 goals scored while also conceding eight. Espanyol claimed one wins and three points in the past six games against teams placed inside the top six. They scored four goals while conceding 13 times. Atletico Madrid have a record of 13 wins, six draws and five defeats in the LaLiga this season. Espanyol enjoy a record of ten wins, five draws and nine defeats in the LaLiga.

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Squads

Atletico Madrid Squad

Simeone will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Espanyol from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Bernabe Barragan (0/0), Jan Oblak (0/23), Juan Musso (0/1), Aleksa Puric (0/0), Clement Lenglet (0/11), David Hancko (0/23), Jose Gimenez (0/10), Marc Pubill (0/10), Nahuel Molina (0/16), Robin Le Normand (1/18), Jano Monserrate (0/0), Johnny Cardoso (0/9), Jorge Rajado (0/0), Koke (2/22), Marcos Llorente (0/20), Matteo Ruggeri (0/17), Obed Vargas (0/2), Pablo Barrios (1/21), Rodrigo Mendoza (1/18), Thiago Almada (3/16), Ademola Lookman (0/2), Alejandro Baena (2/16), Alexander Soerloth (7/23), Antoine Griezmann (6/21), Giuliano Simeone (2/21), Julian Alvarez (7/24), Nico Gonzalez (1/18).

Espanyol Squad

Here is the full team squad of Espanyol. The 47 year-old Manolo Gonzalez will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Angel Fortuno (0/0), Marko Dmitrovic (0/24), Pol Tristan (0/0), Carlos Romero (4/22), Clemens Riedel (0/11), Fernando Calero (0/19), Jose Salinas (0/9), Leandro Cabrera (3/23), Miguel Rubio (1/8), Omar El Hilali (0/22), Ruben Sanchez (0/13), Charles Pickel (0/15), Edu Exposito (0/23), Pol Lozano (1/22), Ramon Terrats (1/16), Urko Gonzalez de Zarate (0/23), Antoniu Roca (0/8), Cyril Ngonge (0/2), Javier Puado (2/10), Jofre Carreras (0/16), Kike Garcia (4/23), Pere Milla (6/22), Roberto Fernandez (5/24), Tyrhys Dolan (1/23).

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Team News

Espanyol have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Saturday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Omar El Hilali and Javier Puado can't be called upon by Espanyol, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Lineups

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol H2H

The last time the pair played each other Espanyol came away as 2-1 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Saturday. Atletico Madrid go into their upcoming match against Espanyol with a 30% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 3-5-2 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Results

In the last ten matches between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol over 2.5 goals came out four times. Odds on at least three goals are at 4/5 with bookies.

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Betting Tips

Alexander Soerloth is showing good form for Atletico Madrid, scoring zero goals in their last six matches. Leandro Cabrera scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Atletico Madrid claimed seven wins in their previous 10 matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano across all tournaments. They lost three as well, while visitors Espanyol won five of their last 10 away matches. They drew one and lost four. Both teams scored in four of the last 10 home league matches for Atletico Madrid. Both teams also found the back of the net five times in the previous 10 league games away for Espanyol.

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Atletico Madrid managed an average of 1.4 goals, with Espanyol averaging 1.4 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet eight times in this run of matches. Atletico Madrid saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Espanyol's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.