Espanyol - Atletico Madrid prediction 17 October 2026

Spain ยท PrimeraFinished
Espanyol
0:1
FT
Atletico Madrid
Match Info
CompetitionPrimera ยท Spain
Start date
Kick-off
RefereeAlejandro Hernandez
Recent Form
Espanyol
L
L
D
L
L
Atletico Madrid
W
D
W
W
W
Recent matches ยท Espanyol
Primera
Racing Santander
Espanyol
21
L
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
01
L
Primera
Malaga
Espanyol
11
D
Primera
Espanyol
Elche
13
L
Primera
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
21
L
Primera
Osasuna
Espanyol
02
W
Primera
Espanyol
Sevilla
11
D
Primera
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
21
L
Primera
Espanyol
Real Madrid
12
L
Primera
Espanyol
Levante UD
30
W
Friendly Clubs
Coventry City
Espanyol
31
L
Friendly Clubs
Middlesbrough
Espanyol
33
D
Friendly Clubs
Burnley
Espanyol
22
D
Friendly Clubs
Espanyol
Sabadell
11
D
Friendly Clubs
Espanyol
Pau
40
W
Recent matches ยท Atletico Madrid
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Deportivo La Coruna
10
W
UEFA Champions League
VfB Stuttgart
Atletico Madrid
11
D
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
01
W
UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid
Manchester United
20
W
Primera
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
12
W
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid
21
W
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Osasuna
40
W
Primera
Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid
03
W
UEFA Champions League
Liverpool
Atletico Madrid
21
L
Primera
Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid
30
L
Primera
Sevilla
Atletico Madrid
13
W
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Villarreal
22
D
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Malaga
20
W
Friendly Clubs
Marseille
Atletico Madrid
12
W
Friendly Clubs
Manchester City
Atletico Madrid
31
L
Lineups
Espanyol5-3-2
  • 10Pol LozanoM
  • 1รngel FortuรฑoG
  • 5C. RiedelD
  • 23O. El HilaliD
  • 15Bryan ZaragozaM
  • 9Roberto FernรกndezF
  • 16V. Drkuลกiฤ‡D
  • 28Javier HernandezF
  • 21Roger HinojoD
  • 8Edu ExpรณsitoM
  • 6L. CabreraD
Substitutes
  • 4Urko Gonzรกlez
  • 24T. Dolan
  • 13M. Dmitroviฤ‡
  • 22รlex Calatrava
  • 18Marcos Fernรกndez
  • 3Q. Hartman
  • 20Gabriel Moscardo
  • 26Rafel Bauzร 
  • 14Unai Nรบรฑez
  • 2Gorosabel
  • 7Javi Puado
  • 11Pere Milla
Atletico Madrid4-4-2
  • 11A. LookmanF
  • 13J. OblakG
  • 18Marc PubillD
  • 17D. HanckoD
  • 21C. RomeroD
  • 20G. SimeoneM
  • 8Pablo BarriosM
  • 30Dani MartรƒยญnezD
  • 23M. HjulmandM
  • 15J. DavidF
  • 7Lee Kang-InM
Substitutes
  • 10รlex Baena
  • 16Arnau Ortiz
  • 1J. Musso
  • 18O. Vargas
  • 4Rodrigo Mendoza
  • 24Robin Le Normand
  • 46J. Castillo
  • 22รlex Grimaldo
  • 27J. Dominguez
  • 19J. รlvarez
  • 14Marcos Llorente
  • 9A. Sรธrloth
Head-to-Head ยท summary
7
Espanyol
6
Draws
8
Atletico Madrid
Previous meetings
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
01
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
42
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
21
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
11
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
33
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
11
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
21
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
21
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
12
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
11
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
31
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
31
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
30
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
00
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
00
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
02
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
02
Primera
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol
02
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
10
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
10
Primera
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
01
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Barcelona1090140:11+2927
2Atletico Madrid1081120:8+1225
3Real Madrid1080225:10+1524
4Real Betis1062216:14+220
5Real Sociedad1061319:18+119
6Sevilla1052316:16017
7Alaves1033414:11+312
8Athletic Club933312:9+312
9Celta Vigo1026210:7+312
10Villarreal1033415:14+112
11Deportivo La Coruna1025313:13011
12Osasuna1032510:20-1011
13Racing Santander1032515:26-1111
14Levante1024416:19-310
15Elche1024414:17-310
16Rayo Vallecano923412:20-89
17Getafe102355:15-109
18Espanyol1022612:14-28
19Valencia101367:17-106
20Malaga100557:19-125
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Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Prediction (Oct 17)

The Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid prediction for October 17, 2026, points to an away win with a 45% probability. This Primera clash at RCDE Stadium sees the visitors as clear favourites based on form, league position, and recent head-to-head results.

Team Form

Espanyol's last five matches show inconsistency: D, L, L, W, D. A 1-1 draw at Malaga and a 1-1 home stalemate with Sevilla were offset by a 1-3 loss to Elche and a 1-2 defeat at Rayo Vallecano. Their only win came at Osasuna (2-0). Atletico Madrid, by contrast, have been dominant with four wins in five: 2-1 at Alaves, 2-1 against Real Madrid, 4-0 over Osasuna, and 3-0 at Real Sociedad. The sole blemish was a 1-2 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Record

The overall H2H is perfectly balanced with 7 wins each and 6 draws. Recent meetings have been tight: Atletico won 4-2 at home in February 2026, but Espanyol triumphed 2-1 at home in August 2025. The three previous clashes all ended level (1-1, 3-3, 1-1), highlighting how competitive this fixture can be.

League Table Positions

Atletico Madrid sit 2nd in Primera with 19 points from 8 games (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 18:8 goals). Espanyol are 12th with 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses, 11:11 goals). The 11-point gap and Atletico's superior away record (3 wins in 4) underline the gulf in class.

Win Probability: Espanyol or Atletico Madrid?

Based on the odds, form, H2H, and standings, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: Espanyol 25%, draw 30%, Atletico Madrid 45%. The bookmakers' implied chances (normalised from odds of 4.20, 2.30, 2.38) gave Atletico a 38.4% base, but their excellent recent form and 2nd-place position justify a significant upward adjustment. Espanyol's home advantage and the historically even H2H keep the draw and home win probabilities non-negligible, but Atletico are the clear most likely winners.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see Atletico Madrid as the favourite: the best available odds for an away win are around 2.10โ€“2.38, while Espanyol can be backed at 4.20โ€“4.70. The draw is priced at 2.20โ€“2.30. Our prediction: Atletico Madrid to win. The stats strongly support an away victory, but the H2H record suggests a low-scoring contest could also produce a draw. For betting tips, the away win offers value given the 45% probability versus the implied odds.

Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid โ€” FAQ

Who will win Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid are the most likely winners with a 45% probability. Espanyol have a 25% chance, and the draw stands at 30%. Atletico's strong form and higher league position give them a clear edge.
What is the win probability for Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid have a 45% chance of winning. This is based on odds, their four wins in the last five matches, and a 2nd-place standing compared to Espanyol's 12th.
When is the Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid match?
The match is on October 17, 2026, at 13:00 local time. It is a Primera fixture played at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
What are the odds for Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?
Odds vary by bookmaker: Espanyol home win is priced between 4.20 and 4.70, the draw around 2.20โ€“2.30, and an Atletico Madrid away win between 2.10 and 2.38.
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