It has been a strong start to the season for Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, remaining unbeaten across their opening nine matches in La Liga.
However, their recent struggles on the field could be easy to overlook based on their position in the standings.
Atletico come into this home match having failed to win in their last three competitive outings. Most recently, they played out a 1-1 draw on the road against Real Sociedad.
Leganes will be considerable underdogs in the betting this weekend after winning just once in their opening nine. Meanwhile, they have failed to win in their last five.
Odds
Atletico Madrid will be a strong prediction for many this weekend at an odds-on price. Leganes are among the biggest priced selections of the weekend in La Liga.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | -295 |
| Draw | +418 |
| Leganes | +950 |
Atletico Unbeaten in La Liga Clashes Against Leganes Since 2016
| Total | Atletico Madrid | Leganes | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| La Liga Games | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Goals | 11 | 10 | 1 |
Atletico Madrid’s chances of victory this weekend are enhanced based on their dominant record in historical meetings. They have won four of the last eight La Liga meetings, including victories in three of the last four in Madrid.
However, nervy affairs between these sides have been common in recent history. Atletico have claimed wins by a one-goal margin in two of the last three meetings, while under 2.5 goals have been scored in each of the last four.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.5 Goals @ -120
Atletico Madrid vs. Leganes Key Stats
- Atletico Madrid have conceded just one goal in their eight La Liga matches against Leganes.
- Leganes have won just once in six previous visits to Atletico, with their only success coming in the second tier in February 2002.
- Atletico have avoided defeat in their last 12 matches against sides based in the Madrid region.
- Leganes have played out draws in their last three, but have never tied four straight matches in their top-flight history.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Simeone will have defensive issues to address this weekend. Both Robin Le Normand and Cesar Azpilicueta are expected to miss out, with the defenders set to return before the November international break.
Marcos Llorente also sits out this home fixture with a muscle injury.
Possible Lineup
Jan Oblak (GK); Nahuel Molina, Jose Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan, Pablo Barrios, Conor Gallagher, Axel Witsel, Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
Leganes Team News
Borja Jimenez is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his team this weekend after playing out three successive draws in La Liga.
However, one change will be enforced. Naim Garcia is a doubt to play against Atletico this weekend after picking up a muscle injury before the international break.
Possible Lineup
Marko Dmitrovic (GK); Valentin Rosier, Jorge Saenz, Sergio Gonzalez, Javi Hernandez, Yvan Neyou, Seydouba Cisse, Juan Cruz, Roberto Lopez, Munir El Haddadi, Sebastien Haller
Atletico Madrid vs. Leganes Prediction
Leganes would have taken massive confidence from their three-game unbeaten run in La Liga. However, their momentum will likely be halted in the Spanish capital on Sunday.
Atletico need a return to form after going three across all competitions without a win before the break, and we expect them to get over the line this weekend.
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