Atlético vs Espanyol Predictions

Atlético vs Espanyol is scheduled for kick off on 21 February, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Atlético currently holding the 4th position in the table 23 points ahead of Espanyol. Atlético have won 1 Spanish La Liga match against Espanyol out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Villarreal, Atlético is determined to redeem themselves. Atlético have won 15 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Espanyol's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following a draw in their last match against Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga, Espanyol is aiming to secure a win against Atlético.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Atlético have scored over 1.5 goals in 74% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 63% of games. Their total stands at 62 goals and 193 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Espanyol have scored 43 goals with 158 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 76% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Atlético scored 6 goals while Espanyol scored 5 goals. Their last match on 21 February 2026 ended in 4-2 to Atlético.