Their chances are slim at best, but Atletico Madrid continues to fight until the very end in the battle for Spain’s La Liga title. On Saturday afternoon they look to continue the battle as they head to Eibar where nothing less than three points will do for Diego Simeone’s men – any slip-up now would as good as hand the crown to Barcelona.
- Eibar has won just one of its last six league outings.
- Atletico has won three of its last four matches in La Liga.
- Eibar has never beaten Atletico Madrid.
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Eibar out for first win over Atletico
Seemingly safe from relegation – nine points above the drop zone with just six rounds left to play – Eibar can go out in search of its first-ever league victory over Atletico Madrid. The club is just six points off Athletic Bilbao in seventh place and still has an outside chance of qualifying for next season’s edition of the UEFA Europa League – beating Atletico would be a huge marker of intent for the closing weeks of the campaign.
Atletico, however, has still not given up the chase for the league title, despite trailing Barcelona by nine points. The side has won eight of its last 11 matches in the league and boasts the best defensive record in the division – the visitors can come into this match in a positive frame of mind.
And while the betting is close, it is Atletico that comes into this league clash as the favorite to take all three points. You can back the visitors to win at +137 while Eibar, despite home advantage, is out at +220 to do the same. A draw is priced in the middle at +200.
Atletico to leave with comfortable win
With Atletico still in the title race, we are fully expecting them to get the job done on the road this weekend and take the points with an organized, efficient performance. It is not easy trying to predict the score in a football match, but a 2-0 win for Atletico comes in at +900 and looks to be worth backing when you consider the recent form of both these sides.
Such a result would then also allow you to back UNDER 2.5 goals in the game, which is priced low at just -175, as well as a “No” to both teams scoring, which is also at short odds of -125. Therefore, in an attempt to give any potential winnings from this key clash a boost, you may wish to consider combo betting, which allows you to select multiple outcomes at higher odds.
For example, a combo bet of an Atletico win, coupled with a “No” to both teams scoring, is at the higher price of +275, while an away victory and UNDER 2.5 goals in the game is higher still, at +350. UNDER 2.5 goals and a “No” to both teams scoring comes in at +100.
Atletico to control space and possession
Atletico Madrid is never likely to blow you away with bold and expansive football, but they are more than capable of grinding out the results they need when the occasion calls for it. As mentioned above, they have the best defensive record in the division, leaking well under a goal a game, and they are at +275 to win this game to nil (without Eibar scoring a goal).
The prices rise steeply when it comes to Atletico going on the front foot and attacking in the final third with aplomb. They are at +333 to score in both halves while that price rises steeply, to +800, for Atletico to actually go out and win both halves.
In terms of goalscorers, Alvaro Morata looks to be finding his feet in Atletico colors and a few more goals could seal a permanent move from Chelsea during the summer transfer window. The Spain international is at +200 to score at any time and +550 to net either the first or last goal of the game.
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