Preview: Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

10 points separate these two sides on the points table.

Matchday 25 of LaLiga will take us to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, where Atlético Madrid will host Espanyol in a must-see match. The home side are currently placed at the fourth spot with 45 points from their opening 24 matches. Atlético Madrid are coming into this game after playing a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.

Espanyol, on the other hand are currently sitting in the sixth spot in the league table. With 10 wins, five draws, and nine losses, they have accumulated 35 points so far this season.

Espanyol played a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo in their previous game. They are going through a difficult patch as their last league win came in late December.

Kickoff:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Sunday, February 22
• Kickoff time: 1:30 am IST
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Atlético Madrid (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-W

Espanyol (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid)

The Argentine striker is the top goalscorer for Atlético Madrid in LaLiga this season. He can read the game very well and is known for his positioning in and around the penalty area. He presses the ball very well, too, and can be considered a perfect striker for Diego Simeone.

He scored against Club Brugge in the last game and will be high on confidence.

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

The Spaniard has been one of the top performers for Espanyol this season. The 33-year-old attacker has found the back of the net six times and is Espanyol’s top goalscorer this season. He is going through a dry patch right now, but played a great game against Celta Vigo last week.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Espanyol.
• Atlético Madrid played a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in their last game.
• Espanyol played a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo in their last game.

Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Atlético Madrid to win – 1.85 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.53 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.91 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Pablo Barrios and Nico González will be unavailable for the home side as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.

Espanyol, on the other hand, will be without Javi Puado for their clash against Atlético Madrid.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 44

Atlético Madrid won: 18

Espanyol won: 13

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineups:

Atlético Madrid (4-4-2)

Oblak(GK); Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Llorente, Lookman; Griezmann, Álvarez

Espanyol (4-2-3-1)

Dmitrović(GK); Romero, Cabrera, Riedel, El Hilali; Lozano, Pickel; Milla, Expósito, Ngonge; Fernández

Match Prediction:

Atlético Madrid are expected to clinch a narrow win over Espanyol in their upcoming clash. Despite some inconsistencies on both sides, the team from Madrid have a better squad, and they also hold the home advantage.

Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Espanyol

Telecast details:

• India: FanCode
• UK: Premier Sports
• USA: ESPN+
• Nigeria: SuperSport

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