Eibar vs Atletico Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Ipurua Municipal Stadium is the stage as Eibar entertain the league leaders this Friday. Atletico Madrid will be looking to continue their amazing run of form this Friday as they continue their hunt for the La Liga. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

In their most recent encounter, Eibar registered their first even win against the Madrid-based side since gaining promotion in the 14/15 season. Prior to that, however, Simeone's troops have been the dominant outfit. Will Eibar manage to make it two wins from two league games?

A disappointing set of results for Eibar

In their most recent league game, Eibar failed to make it three straight wins in all competitions. Levante came back from a goal down 25 minutes of the game to run out 2-1 winner. it quickly went from back to worse for Mendilibar's boys as they were knocked out of the Copa Del Rey by Segunda Division B side CDA Navalcarnero. With the League leaders' visit this Thursday, the Eibar faithful will hope their side isn't as complacent as they've been in their last few games.

Los Rojiblancos looking to continue their amazing league run

Atletico Madrid are sitting pretty at the top of the La Liga Santander having played two games less than their chasers Real Madrid and Barcelona. It is also to be noted that they head into this game in search of their fifth straight league win after downing Sevilla about a week ago. Goals in either half from Correa and Saul saw that all three points went to the Madrid-based side as they hunt for their first league title since the 13/14 season.

Eibar vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Mendilibar heads into this game without any major injury casualties while Atletico Madrid have both Herrera and Hermoso out injured.

Eibar possible starting XI:

Dmitrovic, Pozo, Oliveira, Bigas, Arbilla; Gil, Exposito, Diop, Inur; Kike, Enrich;

Atletico Madrid possible starting XI:

Oblak; Lodi, Savic,Gimenez, Vrsaljko; Correa, LLorente, Saul, Carrasco; Felix, Suarez

Eibar vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 0-1

The away side have been impeccable at the back this season having conceded only six goals all season. Eibar, on the other hand, managed to secure a first home win in their last home game. However, we doubt will mater as the away side will most likely claim another clean sheet victory.