Baleares vs Atlético Madrid: can Atlético Madrid progress without complications?
Atletico Baleares
In the Round of 32 of the Spanish Cup, Baleares will host Atlético Madrid on their home ground. This clash will take place on Wednesday, December 17, kick off at 19:00 CET, and I am offering you a betting pick for this match.
Baleares vs Atlético Madrid: match facts and head-to-head
- Baleares have lost only one of their last seven matches.
- Atlético have won their last two games. They have recorded eight wins in their last ten matches.
- At home, Baleares are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches.
- Baleares’ scoring streak stands at seven games in a row.
- Only 9% of Atlético Madrid’s matches this season have ended in a defeat without scoring.
- In 43% of their matches this season, Atlético Madrid have scored in both halves.
- These two teams have never faced each other before.
Baleares vs Atlético Madrid: match preview
Baleares represent Segunda RFEF Group 3 and are currently showing solid results there. At the moment, the team sits second in the table with 27 points after 15 matches, trailing the league leaders by just one point. In the Spanish Cup, the team entered the competition in the second round, where they defeated Gimnàstic 2–0. In their previous match, Baleares managed to pull off a sensation by beating Espanyol 1–0, and now they face another La Liga side.
Atlético Madrid are currently in the top four of Spain’s top division. After 17 rounds, the team have collected 34 points, sitting one point behind third place and five adrift of second. The Colchoneros are enjoying a strong run of form, having won their last two matches. They have also lost only two of their previous ten games. Atlético are just starting their Copa del Rey campaign this season, while last year Diego Simeone’s side reached the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by eventual winners Barcelona.
Probable line-ups
- Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Hancko, Pubill, Ruggeri, Simeone, Barrios, Koke, González, Sørloth, Griezmann
Prediction
I believe the clear favourites in this encounter are Atlético Madrid, who should be able to secure victory in this game. I am suggesting a bet on the team’s individual total over 2 goals.
