- Date and Time: October 3, 14:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Atletico Madrid
Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong for Atlético in the last seven days.
Los Rojiblancos lost against Real Betis (1-0), with Giménez scoring an own-goal in the fourth minute. The team lacked dynamism, seemed out of ideas and rarely threatened Real Betis in the final third.
This match was one of the dullest performances from Diego Simeone’s team this season, and it came against a depleted opponent. As a consequence, Atlético dropped down to fourth as Villarreal won against Real Valladolid (2-1).
An exciting November awaits us 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HTZewcQpJn
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) November 1, 2024
In the midweek Copa del Rey match against Vic, a local Catalan club, Atlético were expected to cruise, with fans hoping to see fresh faces from the bench.
Despite dominating with 81% possession, Atlético needed Julian Alvarez to be brought on to finally clinch the win. Once more, Diego Simeone’s team looked out of depth.
This poor result came just after Atlético’s defeat to Lille at home in the Champions League (1-3), where Atlético had ample chances but failed to capitalize.
Conor Gallagher appreciation post ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vaX8XrIxRB
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) November 1, 2024
The good news of the week concerns Robin Le Normand, who has been sidelined with a brain injury. He shared the news that he is able to ride a bike again and is slowly on his way to recovery. Le Normand’s absence explains the slump in Atlético’s defensive performance.
Meanwhile, Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente, and Borja Garcés remain out due to injuries.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas have had a challenging start of the La Liga season. It took two months to see the Canarian team win, securing their first victory only on October 20th.
Las Palmas defeated Valencia in a game filled with action (2-3) at the Mestalla. This match was important as both teams were in the relegation zone, and therefore direct competitors.
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— UDLP English (@UDLP_english) October 29, 2024
Las Palmas did not only surpass Valencia, but went on to win their next match, against Girona (1-0). This was an even bigger surprise, considering Girona was challenging for La Liga’s trophy last year.
However, Las Palmas are still in the relegation zone. They are currently in 18th place with nine points, one point behind Getafe, Alavés and Espanyol.
The midweek Copa del Rey fixture was a blessing for Las Palmas, as they demolished Ontiñena with a dominant 7-0 victory.
Bet hereAtletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Prediction
- Prediction: Atletico Madrid to win
- Odds: 1.24 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-0 Las Palmas
This is the easiest match-up Atletico Madrid could ask for. Las Palmas have conceded 19 goals in 11 matches, whereas Atlético only conceded 7.
Los Rojiblancos tend to thrive against formations that are unable to keep the distances between their defenders compact. This is the perfect opportunity for Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth to boost their confidence. The team needs it before facing PSG at the Parc des Princes, only three days later.
Juliezmann 🕷️🐐 pic.twitter.com/FGvwTm8DqP
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 31, 2024
Las Palmas, on the other hand, often suffer due to a lack of defensive stability in their double-pivot setup, which should give Atlético plenty of opportunities to break through central channels.
The absences of Marcos Llorente and Pablo Barrios have hindered Atlético’s creativity in midfield. However, the dynamism of Connor Gallagher should suffice to guarantee victory at the Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid vs Las Palmas Betting Tip
- Pick: Antoine Griezmann to score
- Odds: 2.05 (22Bet)
Antoine Griezmann did not feature in the starting XI in the Copa del Rey but eventually entered the game as a substitute. Griezmann is the safest bet, as he has scored three goals and provided four assists this season in La Liga.
Las Palmas tends to thrive on the wings but their central defence has been poor. Our free football predictions suggest that this would be the perfect opportunity for Griezmann and Julian Alvarez to combine in the centre and find the back of the net.
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