Atletico Madrid Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Run against Almeria

Atletico Madrid in Phenomenal Form

Atletico Madrid is set to face Almeria on April 16th in the La Liga match at Civitas Metropolitano. Madrid-based team is in superb form, having won their last five matches in a row, and hopes to maintain the momentum with a comfortable win against relegation candidates Almeria. Atletico is unbeaten in their last ten league games since their loss against Barcelona in January this year. With six of their last eight home games won with clean sheets, Diego Simeone’s side is expected to maintain their winning streak against Almeria.

Almeria’s Struggle for Survival

Almeria, on the other hand, has not won an away game this season and has four draws and nine defeats with only 11 goals produced. Despite being on a three-game unbeaten run, they are still fighting for survival in La Liga as they sit only three points above the relegation zone. Nevertheless, they would hope to mount a spirited fight against one of the top-performing teams in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid Favored to Win Comfortably

The odds heavily favor Atletico Madrid to win this match comfortably, given their excellent form and strong defense which has contributed 12 clean sheets this season. The capital-based team boasts a formidable attacking line-up with key players like Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann. The team is expected to maintain its 3-5-2 formation with Molina and Carrasco as attacking wing-backs.

Prediction for the Match

Atletico Madrid has won both personal meetings against Almeria in the capital over the past few years, scoring 7 goals in total without conceding any. The Hard Tackle predicts Atletico Madrid to win the match 2-0 and continue their charge to catch up with their cross-city rivals, Real Madrid, in the race for second place. The expectation is that Almeria will need to upgrade their defensive setups to secure points in this match.

Betting Options

Betting options are available for the match as Atletico Madrid is heavily favored. The odds for Atletico Madrid to win are at 460, while Almeria’s chances to secure a point or a win are rated at +950. With Atletico’s phenomenal form, many betting enthusiasts would expect them to cruise past Almeria comfortably.

Conclusion

Atletico Madrid is in excellent form at present and aiming for a sixth consecutive win to enhance their position in the La Liga standings. On the other hand, Almeria has been struggling away from home, fighting for survival in the division. With predictions favoring Atletico’s victory, it remains to be seen how Almeria will tackle one of the top-performing teams in La Liga when they face off against each other on April 16th.

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