Atletico Madrid will be looking to maintain their top-four position in La Liga as they face relegation-threatened Las Palmas at the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday.
Diego Simeone's side, currently fourth in the standings, will attempt to secure a crucial three points against a resurgent Las Palmas who are finding form after a tough start to the season.
Atletico Madrid Recent Form
Atletico Madrid have had mixed fortunes recently, with back-to-back losses in La Liga and the Champions League denting their momentum. They were defeated 1-0 by Real Betis and lost to Lille in Europe before bouncing back with a Copa del Rey win over Vic.
Their La Liga form shows a series of draws and only two wins in the past seven matches, putting pressure on the team to capitalise against Las Palmas.
Injury and Team News
Diego Simeone’s squad will be impacted by several injuries, with Cesar Azpilicueta, Clement Lenglet, Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente, and Robin Le Normand all unavailable.
Thomas Lemar's recent substitution due to injury further narrows Simeone’s options. However, first-team regulars like Koke, Griezmann, Oblak, De Paul, and Alvarez are expected to start, restoring strength to the lineup.
Last Atletico Madrid Lineup
Here is how Atletico lined up in their last match:
Las Palmas Recent Form
Despite their low standing in the Primera, Las Palmas come into this game in high spirits, following three consecutive victories across competitions. They beat Valencia and Girona in La Liga, securing their first league wins, and had a convincing 7-0 Copa del Rey win over Ontinena.
This positive run has given Diego Martinez’s squad a boost as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.
Injury and Team News
Las Palmas have fewer injury concerns, with only Marvin Park and Adnan Januzaj confirmed as unavailable. The rest of the squad is in good shape, and Martinez is expected to retain the starting lineup that saw them victorious against Girona, featuring Fabio Silva as the primary striker.
Last Las Palmas Lineup
Here is how Las Palmas lined up in their last match:
Atletico Madrid Player to Watch
Antoine Griezmann has been in form for Atletico, leading their forward line with creativity and a goalscoring threat. His presence will be critical if Atletico are to break down a spirited Las Palmas defence.
Las Palmas Player to Watch
Fabio Silva has been integral to Las Palmas’ recent resurgence, and his role as the lone striker will be essential if Las Palmas aim to exploit gaps in Atletico's defence.
Prediction
This match is expected to be a close contest, with Atletico Madrid narrowly favoured due to their home advantage and quality in attack. However, Las Palmas’ recent form suggests they could pose a threat, making a narrow 2-1 victory for Atletico Madrid the likely outcome.
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Atletico Madrid to Win
Atletico have been dominant at home and are likely to edge out a victory against a weaker Las Palmas side.
Tip 2: Both Teams to Score
Las Palmas have been finding the net lately, and Atletico's recent defensive slips could give the visitors a scoring chance.
Tip 3: Over 2.5 Goals
With Atletico eager to cement their position and Las Palmas fighting to avoid relegation, a goal-heavy game is probable.
