Atletico Madrid v Espanyol prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Atletico Madrid v Espanyol, La Liga on Sun, 31 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Atletico Madrid host Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday 31 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Atletico Madrid have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Atletico Madrid have won their last six matches in all competitions. Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Atletico Madrid’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Atletico Madrid’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Atletico Madrid have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.29 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 0.57. Atletico Madrid have scored 19 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Atletico Madrid have conceded eight goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Espanyol have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.33. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Atletico Madrid (second) and Espanyol (13th) are 14 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Atletico Madrid the stronger side, 373 rating points above Espanyol (Atletico Madrid 1785, Espanyol 1412, after at least 275 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 17 October 2026, finished Espanyol 0–1 Atletico Madrid.
Team news
Predicted Atletico Madrid XI (4-4-2): J. Oblak, Á. Grimaldo, D. Hancko, M. Pubill, C. Romero, G. Simeone, M. Hjulmand, Koke, J. Cardoso, L. Kang-In, J. David — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Álex Grimaldo (5.0 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Alex Baena (4.2 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and three assists) have been Atletico Madrid’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Atletico Madrid (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Álex Grimaldo averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 925 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Alex Baena averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 1420 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): M. Dmitrović, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, L. Cabrera, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.0 per match over nine appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.4 per match over nine appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 867 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Metropolitano Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Atletico Madrid 2 · draws 3 · Espanyol 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Atletico Madrid 5W 0D 0L · Espanyol 1W 1D 3L
Atletico Madrid v Espanyol (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Atletico Madrid for / against | Line | Espanyol for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.38 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.5 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.63 for · 8.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.5 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Atletico Madrid
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnau Ortiz n 8 | 22.9 | 3 | 2.5 | — |
| Alex Baena n 8 | 50.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | — |
| Rodrigo Mendoza n 8 | 45.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Alexander Sørloth n 8 | 61.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| Lee Kang-In n 8 | 70 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Alvarez n 8 | 55.3 | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Alex Baena n 8 | 50.5 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Jonathan David n 8 | 60.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Dávid Hancko n 8 | 69.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 76.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Baena n 8 | 50.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Jonathan David n 8 | 60.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Julián Alvarez n 8 | 55.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 76.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Giuliano Simeone n 8 | 71.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Koke n 8 | 53.6 | 2.9 |
| Marcos Llorente n 8 | 79.4 | 2.6 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 76.3 | 1.8 |
| Dávid Hancko n 8 | 69.8 | 1.8 |
| Giuliano Simeone n 8 | 71.1 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Oblak n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 2.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 88.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Riedel n 8 | 69.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Jofre Carreras n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Javi Puado n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Pere Milla n 8 | 25.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Hartman n 8 | 71 | 3.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 3.1 |
| Gabriel Moscardo n 8 | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Roger Hinojo n 8 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 48.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dmitrović n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ángel Fortuño n 4 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Atletico Madrid v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-10-17 Espanyol 0–1 Atletico Madrid
- 2026-02-21 Atletico Madrid 4–2 Espanyol
- 2025-08-17 Espanyol 2–1 Atletico Madrid
- 2025-03-29 Espanyol 1–1 Atletico Madrid
- 2024-08-28 Atletico Madrid 0–0 Espanyol
- 2023-05-24 Espanyol 3–3 Atletico Madrid
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol?
- In their last 6 meetings, Atletico Madrid won 2, Espanyol won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Atletico Madrid and Espanyol?
- Recent form — Atletico Madrid 5W 0D 0L; Espanyol 1W 1D 3L.
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