Espanyol vs Atlético Predictions

Espanyol vs Atlético is scheduled for kick off on 17 August, at 19:30. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium, with Mateo Busquets Ferrer officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Espanyol currently holding the 13th position in the table 21 points behind Atlético. Espanyol have won 1 Spanish La Liga match against Atlético out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Levante, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 6 of their last 16 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Atlético's away record stands at 4 victories from 16 games. Following a draw in their last match against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, Atlético is aiming to secure a win against Espanyol.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Espanyol have scored over 1.5 goals in 73% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 73% of games. Their total stands at 37 goals and 134 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Atlético have scored 56 goals with 172 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 76% of matches but conceded in 64% of games.

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