Match Overview
The highly anticipated match between Atletico Madrid and Almeria is set to take place on December 10, 2023, at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano. This La Liga encounter will see Atletico Madrid, the local team, face off against Almeria, the away team. According to the odds, Atletico Madrid is favored to win with a probability of 1.21.
Historical Face-Off
When it comes to previous encounters between these two teams, Atletico Madrid has had the upper hand. In their last eight meetings in all competitions, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious five times and drew twice. Almeria managed just one win during this period.
In terms of goals scored, there has been an average of 2.5 goals per match in their previous clashes. Notably, three or more goals were scored in six out of eight matches. This indicates that their matchups tend to be high-scoring affairs.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Atletico Madrid has been performing well recently with four wins and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. In La Liga specifically, they currently sit at fourth position with 31 points from 14 matches played.
At home in the league this season, Atletico Madrid has been dominant, winning all seven matches played so far and scoring an impressive total of 17 goals while conceding only seven.
In their most recent match against Barcelona away from home in La Liga, Atletico Madrid suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0. Despite this loss, they have shown great form overall and will be looking to bounce back against Almeria.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Almeria has struggled lately with only one win, one draw, and four losses in their last six matches across all competitions. In La Liga, they currently find themselves at the bottom of the table with just four points from 15 matches.
In away games this season, Almeria has struggled to secure positive results, having lost six out of seven matches played. They have managed to score six goals but have conceded a worrying 19 goals on their travels.
Their most recent match in the Copa del Rey saw them suffer a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Barbastro. This result further highlights their current struggles and lack of form.
Key Players Spotlight
For Atletico Madrid, Álvaro Morata has been in sensational form this season, scoring 12 goals in 18 appearances. His clinical finishing and ability to create chances make him a key player for Atletico Madrid’s attack.
On the other hand, Léo Baptistão has been Almeria’s standout performer with two goals in 14 appearances. Despite the team’s struggles, his contributions have been crucial and he will be looking to make an impact against Atletico Madrid.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, Atletico Madrid has been strong defensively with only five goals conceded in their last six matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.33 goals scored per game during this period.
In contrast, Almeria has struggled defensively by conceding seven goals in their last six matches. Offensively, they have struggled to find the back of the net consistently with an average of just 0.67 goals scored per game.
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2 – 0 Almeria
Based on the analysis above and considering Atletico Madrid’s impressive home record and superior form compared to Almeria’s struggles both overall and away from home, it is likely that Atletico Madrid will come out on top in this match. Therefore, the predicted outcome of the match is: Atletico Madrid 2 – 0 Almeria.
