Malaga – Atl. Madrid : Preview & Prediction
The Santander League does not stop and this Saturday afternoon Atlético de Madrid will visit Málaga at the Rosaleda. In the previous one, the table “colchonero” leaves as favorite due to its greater individual hierarchy. However, he must face the combative style of the Andalusians and his low scoring average playing away from home.
News from Málaga
The Málaga campaign in the Santander League has been very bad, costing it to be regular and balanced between the lines. The team still has chances to save itself from the direct descent, but it needs to react already. Players of a certain level possess, but the soul factor is taking its toll on its actions. He visited Las Palmas last weekend, losing 1-0 over the final. With 13 points it is the championship cup.
Playing at home, Malaga has yielded many points to win 2 games, match another 3 and lose the remaining 5 that played (9 goals for and 15 against). His last results in the Rosaleda were the following: He defeated 0-2 with Betis, falling 0-1 against Espanyol and goalless draw with Girona.
Actuality of Atlético de Madrid
With the Europa League just around the corner, Atlético de Madrid will face this duel with the intention of adding another victory that will allow it to remain the sole escort of the Barcelona leader (9 away). The team’s campaign has been acceptable, despite some setbacks that have taken it away from the title fight. It comes from overcoming 1-0 to Valencia in the Wanda, reaching to add 49 units in total. He has won 4 matches of the last 5 disputed (2 wins in a row).
As a visitor, those led by Diego Simeone have registered acceptable markers, after winning 7 games, draw another 3 and lose the remaining that played in this condition (18 goals scored and 5 received in his goal). His last outings were the following: Victory 0-1 against Betis, defeat 1-0 with Espanyol and triumph 0-1 against Eibar.
Background
The last game played by Andalusians and “colchoneros” ended 1-0 in favor of the squad of “Cholo” (first match in the Metropolitan Wanda). Of course, the last duels of both teams in the Rose Garden have had mixed results: Victory 1-0 of the Andalusians in December 2015 and victory 0-2 of Atleti at the beginning of April 2017.
Prediction Málaga vs Atlético de Madrid
For betting houses, the visit leaves as a favorite for this occasion. And reason they do not lack. The difference of points and hierarchy is remarkable between one campus and another. Ideally, the “colchoneros” do not trust their “superiority” and try to liquidate the game as soon as possible. The process will be fought for the style proposed by the Andalusians, but the effectiveness of Atlético could end up tilting the balance in their favor. It is expected that the “colchoneros” take advantage of the irregularity of Málaga in La Rosaleda and that they can score a goal at least. This can come from basted play or stopped ball (corner, free throw).
Malaga – Atl. Madrid : Betting Tips
Atl. Madrid Prediction– Win Odds: 1.65
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
