Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction: Betting on a solid win for the favourite

Sunday's pool of the 13th round of the Spanish La Liga starts with the match between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol. The Spaniards are the big favourites for the pairing, which is hard to argue with considering the level of their opponents.

After the away win over Betis, Atlético played three games in two tournaments, two of which they lost with one draw. As a result, Atletico could not even cling to third place in the group, and consequently, they were relegated from the European competitions, making way for Bayer. The Madrid side will fully concentrate on the domestic championship. By the start of the 13th matchday, Atletico Madrid is in third place in the La Liga standings, but they are 9 points behind the top side Real Madrid. It is already clear that it will be tough for Simeone's team to fight for the title. Atletico has the 14th home record in the league, +2=1-2, and an 8:7 goal difference.

Espanyol has only collected two points in their last three games, drawing with Elche and Mallorca and losing to Osasuna. These results enable the Catalans to take 15th place in La Liga. However, their lead from the relegation zone is only one point, which indicates that the Catalans could fall into the relegation zone after the 13th round. The away statistics of Espanyol are 12th in the division, +1=3-2, 7:8 goal difference.

Atletico has conceded seven goals in their last three games, and in their previous five matches in the two tournaments, they haven't left the field without disclosing. Such results have led to Madrid being out of the European competition, and in La Liga, the Red and Whites, although in third place. They are 9 points behind Real Madrid, and it is already obvious that they are unlikely to compete with the leading Madrid and Catalans, but they will try; there is no other option for Simeone's team. In the upcoming meeting, we predict a confident victory for the favorites. The Red and White won't be allowed to concede a lot of goals.

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