Atletico Madrid will be hoping to put their recent struggles behind them when they return to La Liga action this weekend. However, this could be an interesting challenge against a Las Palmas side that have avoided defeat in four of their last five league matches.
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It looks set to be a big end to the season for Atletico Madrid, as they look to achieve a Champions League finish in La Liga. The Spanish side comes into this round of matches after failing to win in their previous two, which has enabled Athletic Bilbao to close to within two points of their rivals. Last weekend, Atletico suffered a defeat, meaning a return to form is needed this weekend.
Las Palmas are unlikely to come into this showdown with much fear, as they have been in solid form throughout the season. The Spanish side currently sits eighth in the table after winning three of their last five matches, and they could potentially move to within striking distance of the top six places with a victory on the road this weekend.
Atletico have suffered defeats in six of their last 24 matches in La Liga this season, which is the second-highest amount of losses that they have suffered in a full season under Diego Simeone. However, they have a fine scoring record in this fixture after netting at least once in each of their last 20 league matches against Las Palmas.
The visitors have been in solid form on the road throughout this season, echoed by the fact that they have won four of their last eight away from home. They have already set a club-record in terms of away wins in a top-flight season, and they could be set for another big day on the road this weekend.
Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Head to Head
Atletico boasts a fine record in this fixture, as they haven’t lost in 19 league matches at home against Las Palmas. Over that period, they have recorded 15 wins and played out four draws. The last win for the visitors was a 2-1 success in September 1969.
Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Prediction
Las Palmas are enjoying an excellent season, but Atletico’s dominant record in this fixture looks the most obvious betting angle. Therefore, we will be siding with the home side landing maximum points in this fixture to extend their advantage in the battle for a top four spot.
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