Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Very few sides have beaten Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid more than once, yet Espanyol boast an excellent record against Los Rojiblancos.

Los Pericos beat Atleti 1-0 in Barcelona last December, before becoming the first (and so far only) side to win a La Liga game at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

However, Espanyol visit the Spanish capital this weekend on a dreadful run of form having lost each of their last five league games.

Latest odds

Atletico remain extremely strong at home with that reverse against Espanyol in May their only home league defeat in 19 months.

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bet365 offer another home win at 2/5 (1.40) while the visitors are offered 9/1 (10.00) and the draw at 16/5 (4.20).

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Team news

Diego Costa remains sidelined for the hosts after surgery with Nikola Kalinic likely to start in his place. Defenders Lucas Hernandez and Jose Maria Gimenez are likely to also be missing.

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Espanyol look set to be without impressive centre-back Mario Hermoso who is out with an ankle sprain.

Preview

After a superb start to the season, Espanyol have tailed off and their current losing streak is their worse since 2009 when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge.

Their good start was founded on solid home form and on the road the Catalans have been poor, with their only away win coming at bottom side Huesca. Their visits to top seven sides Sevilla, Real Madrid, Alaves and Getafe have all ended in defeats.

Another loss looks likely against one of the strongest home sides in Europe and when backing Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano, there are two angles that generally appeal.

Tips and predictions

Atletico to win to nil is priced at 9/10 (1.90) with this selection paying out in 16 of the 18 league matches that Simeone's side have won at their new stadium.​ Atletico to win and under 2.5 goals is offered at 7/4 (2.75) and has paid out in four of their last eight home league games.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.