La Liga Primera : Espanyol - Athletico Madrid

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
La Liga Primera : Espanyol - Athletico Madrid Primera Division Spain, Spain	30/09/2012 21:30	full time result	Athletico Win	2.2	Bet at Coral
Betting prediction was written by Anton

ESPANYOL – ATHLETICO MADRID STATS

Espanyol have had a terrible start to their la liga season with only 1 points from 5 matches. 4 of their 5 matches have ended in over 2.5 goals.

Athletico on the other hand have had an excellent start and sit second in the table. They have won 4 of their 5 games and drawn the other. They have 6 straight wins in all competitions and have scored 21 goals in the 6 matches, conceding 7.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Espanyol are struggling hugely this season, especially defensively. They have conceded 11 goals in 5 matches which is relegation form and is certainly not a good plan against one of the top attacking teams in the league.

Athletico have been stunning going forward this season, outscoring both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Their star striker Radamel Falcao has 7 goals already in 5 la liga matches and is top scorer in Spain.

Athletico will seek to exploit the defensive mistakes that have cost Espanyol so far and will be pushing to score plenty of goals rather than defend a lead.

1X2 BET ESPANYOL – ATHLETICO MADRID PREVIEW

Athletico are favourites here but not hugely so and you can get a tempting 2.2 on them for the win. They have won 6 straight and are in amazing form.

Coral are top price here and I think it is the best value selection in this market.

ASIAN HANDICAP PREDICTIONS

The Asian market gives Athletico the smallest of handicaps at Athletico Madrid -0.25 @ 1.85. I think the 1x2 bet is better value than this but it is still a strong bet for a team that is as good as Athletico, despite being away from home.

Visit 188bet for this selection.

TOTAL GOALS PREDICTIONS

This is very surprising to me but the Under is a small favourite here at 1.95 with the Over at 1.98.

Athletico have had their last 4 matches all over 2.5 Goals and Espanyol have had 4 of their last 5 end on the Over. I think there is a greater than 50% of the over coming in here and will be backing it.

Visit Pinnacle to back the over.