Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Match Preview
- Tournament – La Liga
- Date – Saturday, February 17
- Kick-off Time – 01:00 pm IST
- Venue – Wanda Metropolitano Stadium
Atletico Madrid have had a good season so far barring some inconsistent periods. They are fourth in the La Liga table, 13 points behind leaders Real Madrid. They are engaged in a tight battle for the UEFA Champions League spots with Athletic Bilbao just two points behind them.
Atletico Madrid are also active in the Copa del Rey, where they will face Athletic Bilbao. They will also face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
However, they are without a win in their last three games across competitions and will look to bounce back against Las Palmas, who are eighth in the La Liga standings.
Las Palmas have won 10, lost nine, and drew five of their 24 league games so far. They have won one of their last three games across competitions. They sit just three points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.
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Team News
Atletico Madrid are without Alvaro Morata, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jose Gimenez, Marcos Paulo, Thomas Lemar, and Vitolo due to their respective injuries.
Las Palmas are without Benito due to his injury while Aaron Escandell will miss out on the game due to suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid:
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defenders: Axel Witsel, Jose Gimenez, Mario Hermoso
Midfielders: Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Saul Niguez, Samuel Lino
Attackers: Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay
Las Palmas :
Goalkeeper: Alvaro Valles
Defenders: Alex Suarez, Saul Coco, Mika Marmol, Sergi Cardona
Midfielders: Marvin Park, Javier Munoz, Maximo Perrone, Kirian Rodriguez, Munir El Haddadi
Attackers: Sandro Ramirez
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Head-to-Head
Atletico Madrid have won eight of the 10 previous clashes between the two sides with Las Palmas winning twice. Diego Simeone’s side lost in the reverse fixture in November.
Last five results:
Las Palmas 2-1 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – November 4, 2023
Atletico Madrid 3-0 Las Palmas – La Liga – January 28, 2018
Las Palmas 1-5 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – August 27, 2017
Last Palmas 0-5 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – April 29, 2017
Atletico Madrid 2-3 Las Palmas – Copa del Rey – January 11, 2017
Prediction
Atletico Madrid have struggled in their last three games, losing twice and drawing one. They lost 1-0 to Sevilla in their last game in La Liga. Moreover, they will return to UEFA Champions League action next week, which could be on Diego Simeone’s mind.
Meanwhile, Las Palmas have done well in recent games and beat Valencia 2-0 in their last. They will look to challenge Atletico as they hope to make it to the European spots.
Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Las Palmas
Odds (subject to change)
Atletico Madrid win – 1.47
Las Palmas win – 7.75
Draw – 4.88
Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Betting Tips
- Atletico Madrid win – 1.47
- Total goals over 2 – 1.37
- 1st Half goals over 0.5 – 1.36
Where to Watch
- India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
- UK – ITV
- US – ESPN+
- Spain- Fubo TV