La Liga
Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: RCDE Stadium
Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 17/10 (Saturday) at RCDE Stadium, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Atlético Madrid the side to beat, with roughly 20% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Espanyol Preview
Espanyol reach this fixture 8 match into their La Liga. Here is where RCD Espanyol stand:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1 points per game
11 scored, at 1.38 a game
11 conceded, at 1.38 a game
RCD Espanyol, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Roberto Fernández Jaén, 6 goals
Most assists: Francisco Javier Hernandez Coarasa, 5 assists
Recent results — Espanyol
09/10/2026 15:00
18/09/2026 15:00
15/09/2026 13:00
12/09/2026 10:15
06/09/2026 15:00
Atlético Madrid: how they are travelling
Atlético Madrid come in 8 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what Club Atlético de Madrid have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.38 points per game
18 scored, at 2.25 a game
8 conceded, at 1 a game
Club Atlético de Madrid, season-wide
7 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Álex Baena, 4 goals
Most assists: Dávid Hancko, 2 assists
Recent results — Club Atlético de Madrid
13/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:15
20/09/2026 10:15
16/09/2026 13:00
13/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid have generally come out ahead of RCD Espanyol in their recent meetings.
From 32 match(es):
Atlético Madrid: 16 win(s)
Espanyol: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid prediction.
Form comparison Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.62 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.24 | 1.73 |
Away Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.38 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.97 | 2.2 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.89 | 1.3 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
Match: Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid
Competition: La Liga
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: RCDE Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for RCB Espanyol de Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.13
League: 3.09
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
88%
League: 57%
Cards
4.75
League: 4.88
Corners
6.5
League: 9.78
Home Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.62 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.24 | 1.73 |
Away Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.38 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.97 | 2.2 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.89 | 1.3 |
Corners
6.76 / Match
+22% Corners / Match
Atlético Madrid received +22% more corners than Espanyol in the La Liga
8.26 / Match
Málaga CF
(2)
Elche CF
(3)
Rayo Vallecano
(5)
Osasuna
(4)
Sevilla
(0)
Real Sociedad
(3)
Real Madrid
(0)(10)
Deportivo Alavés
(3)
Real Madrid
(8)
Osasuna
(3)
Real Sociedad
(8)
Athletic Bilbao
(2)
Sevilla
(5)
Villarreal
Cards
3.38 / Match
+59% Cards / Match
Espanyol received +59% more cards than Atlético Madrid in the La Liga
2.13 / Match
Málaga CF
(5)
Elche CF
(2)
Rayo Vallecano
(1)
Osasuna
(3)
Sevilla
(2)
Real Sociedad
(4)
Real Madrid
(5)(3)
Deportivo Alavés
(2)
Real Madrid
(1)
Osasuna
(1)
Real Sociedad
(1)
Athletic Bilbao
(2)
Sevilla
(3)
Villarreal
Goals Scored
1.38 / Match
+63%
Atlético Madrid is +63% better in terms of goals scored
2.25 / Match
Málaga CF
(1)
Elche CF
(1)
Rayo Vallecano
(1)
Osasuna
(2)
Sevilla
(1)
Real Sociedad
(1)
Real Madrid
(1)(2)
Deportivo Alavés
(2)
Real Madrid
(4)
Osasuna
(3)
Real Sociedad
(0)
Athletic Bilbao
(3)
Sevilla
(2)
Villarreal
Goals Conceded
1.38 / Match
+28%
Espanyol condeded +28% more goals than Atlético Madrid
1 / Match
Málaga CF
(1)
Elche CF
(3)
Rayo Vallecano
(2)
Osasuna
(0)
Sevilla
(1)
Real Sociedad
(2)
Real Madrid
(2)(1)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Real Madrid
(0)
Osasuna
(0)
Real Sociedad
(3)
Athletic Bilbao
(1)
Sevilla
(2)
Villarreal
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 |
Atlético Madrid
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 3 |
Betis
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 4 |
Real Madrid
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 5 |
Sevilla
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Real Sociedad
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Celta de Vigo
|
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Espanyol
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 |
Villarreal
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 14 |
Getafe
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
Osasuna
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 |
Racing Santander
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 |
Levante UD
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 18 |
Elche CF
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 19 |
Valencia
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 5 | 0.63 |
| 20 |
Málaga CF
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.5 |
Odds
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