Eibar vs. Atletico Madrid tip, prognosis & odds 21.01.2021 - La Liga
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Eibar vs. Atletico Madrid tip, prognosis & odds 21.01.2021 - La Liga
Two games of the 19th matchday in the Spanish LaLiga were brought forward and played last week, the last first round matchday in the Basque Country will be concluded on Thursday evening. There is an unequal duel in the small Ipurua stadium, host Eibar receives Atletico Madrid.
The hosts from the Basque Country are in the middle of a relegation battle and have just one point ahead of the first relegation zone before the last matchday of the first half of the season. The situation with the Simeone-Elf from Madrid looks completely different. Despite two catch-up games against arch rivals Real Madrid, Atletico are four points ahead of their city rivals, Barcelona are seven points behind.
The dream of winning the title is definitely realistic in view of the unbelievable consistency and the outstanding defense. The table leader is also the clear favorite with the best bookmakers for the guest appearance on Wednesday evening. Between Eibar and Atletico Madrid betting odds of 1.70 are offered for guests. The game starts at 9:30 p.m.
Eibar - Statistics and current form
As a blatant underdog, the Basques made their debut in the Spanish LaLiga in the 2014/15 season, but the outsider established himself in the league and is now playing in the top division for the seventh year in a row. Long-term coach is Jose Luis Mendilibar, who took over the club in July 2015 and has since played well over 200 competitive games with Eibar.
Only four goals in nine home games
In the course of the season so far, Eibar has only celebrated four wins this season, the club has never had so few successes in the Spanish upper house after 18 league games. With a total of 19 points, the Mendilibar-Elf comes to the same point yield as last season. After all, Eibar has a significantly better goal difference than last year (currently -3, last year -10). In the five remaining La Liga years, Eibar had always collected between 22 and 27 points in 18 games.
In particular, the home balance is causing a lot of worry lines in the Basque camp. In the first eight home games Eibar reached only four draws and conceded four defeats. There were only two goals scored, the home battle ended in the last home game when Granada were defeated 2-0.
Nevertheless, Eibar's home games have so far been characterized by few offensive actions. In nine games, only twelve goals were scored (4-8), only two games ended with an over 2.5. Accordingly, the odds for at least three goals between Eibar and Atletico Madrid are understandable, which are around 2.50 according to the betting base odds comparison.
Embarrassing cup appearance
After the calendar year 2021 started successfully with the first home win, there have recently been two major setbacks to cope with. The 1: 2 defeat against UD Levante despite the lead (ex-Germany legionnaire Inui met) prevented a jump towards LaLiga midfield.
As against Levante, a former German legionnaire (Yoshinori Muto) scored the Eibar leadership in the Copa del Rey, but in the end there was a defeat. The defeat against the completely unknown club CDA Navalcarnero was a bitter disappointment. Despite any rotation, the performance of the Basques was not acceptable, now threatens the third defeat en suite against the league leaders.
Expected formation of Eibar:
Dmitrovic - Soares, Bigas, Oliveira, Arbilla - Pozo, Exposito, Diop, Inui - Enrich, Kike Garcia
Atletico Madrid - Statistics and current form
While the well-known rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona were unable to convince with attractive football or consistent results this season, Atletico Madrid presented themselves as strong as a bear. The Rojiblancos of long-term trainer Diego Simeone are marching with huge strides towards the championship. The red-whites even played two games less than the competition and still had a comfortable point cushion.
The impressive era of Diego Simeone
In 2012 the Argentine took over the Madrilenians and celebrated a special anniversary on December 30th against Getafe, for the 500th time he sat in the coaching bench at Los Colchoneros. On average, Simeone collects over 2.00 meters per competitive game. This means that he is not only the coach who has been in office for the longest time in Madrid, but also the one with the highest point average (of all coaches who have played more than ten games). Given the impressive numbers this season, it is not surprising that the club's management would rather extend the working paper, which will expire in 2022, today rather than tomorrow.
Simeone and Atletico Madrid fits like a fist on the eye. Despite the upheaval made in recent years, the Madrilenians have always performed well as usual. The game is characterized by an outstanding defensive and an offensive, which often needs very few chances to decide the game in Atletico's favor.
Six goals against in 16 games
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is considered by many experts to be the strongest goalkeeper in the world, and his rate of matches without conceding is impressive in any case. This season alone, the Slovenian was able to keep his box clean in eleven of the 16 league games. Only in the defeat in the derby against Real Madrid (0: 2) did he have to reach behind him twice. Accordingly, the prognosis between Eibar and Atletico Madrid is that both teams will not score. A bet on a "win without a goal” for the championship leaders is also a good option.
Last week Atletico Madrid played the first of three catch-up games and celebrated a 2-0 win against Europa League winners Sevilla. The Rojiblancos have won twelve of the last 13 league games and underline their excellent condition. In addition, Moussa Dembele, a promising striker, was loaned out to replace Diego Costa in the past few days, but he is still out due to a cross-break. Hector Herrera is also not available, but Mario Hermoso should get fit in time.
Direct comparison - H2H
So far there have been twelve duels between the two teams in the Spanish upper house of football. The Simeone-Elf did not miss anything for years and almost without exception lived up to their role as favorites. In the first eleven games, the capital team celebrated nine wins. In the last duel, which was played almost exactly a year ago on January 18th, the underdog was able to celebrate a 2-0 home win - the first LaLiga win against the favorites.
Betting base forecast: Spain Eibar - Atletico Madrid Spain tip
It seems that the rojiblancos could seize the moment this season. Regardless of the ailing competition from their own city or from Barcelona, the Simeone-Elf 2020/21 is in excellent shape and has absolutely deserved the championship lead. With twelve wins from the last 13 league games, the team is bursting with confidence. In this respect, it is a little surprising that Eibar against Atletico Madrid offers high odds for the tip on the victory of the guests.
Eibar celebrated a surprising success in the last league game against Atletico Madrid, but the current home record of the Mendilibar-Elf is by no means scary. In addition, the offensive suffers from poor results and against the best defense in the league (or even in the world!) A surprise is unimaginable. Sooner or later Atletico Madrid should be able to break through the defensive bulwark of the home side and thus set the course for victory. The bookmakers offer too high betting odds for the leader of the table and accordingly seven units are recommended for Eibar against Atletico Madrid for the tip on the away win.
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