Almeria vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 24.02.2024

• Competition: Spain &— LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 24th, February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Power Horse Stadium (Almeria)

Almeria continues their search for their first win in this year’s LaLiga season as they host a struggling Atletico Madrid at the Power Horse Stadium on Saturday.

The Andalusian minnows couldn’t hold on to their early first-half lead in the bottom-table clash, as they ultimately had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Granada, extending their sorrowful LaLiga winless streak to an incredible 25 matches (D8, L17). From a mathematical standpoint, Almeria still holds onto a glimmer of hope for a miraculous escape from relegation, but when you look at the realistic picture, their chances are very slim, considering they trail a mountainous 12 points behind the safety zone with 13 rounds left to conclude the domestic campaign.

Atletico Madrid returned from their midweek European duties with a disappointing 0-1 defeat against Serie A leaders Inter in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Despite this setback, the Colchoneros cannot afford to dwell on their loss in Italy. Their fourth position in the Spanish top-flight is under threat due to a series of subpar performances in recent games, which has allowed Athletic Bilbao to rejoin the race for the top four. Bilbao is now just two points behind and is breathing down Atletico’s neck.

Almeria vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips: Under 2.5

The upcoming match between Almeria and Atletico Madrid at the Power Horse Stadium is expected to be a lacklustre one. Almeria has been hard to defeat at home recently, while Atletico Madrid has been going through a rough period. Despite setting a regrettable record for the longest winless streak in LaLiga history, the Rojiblancos have impressively held off some of the strongest offenses in the league, including Real Betis, Mallorca, Girona, and Athletic Bilbao, preventing them from scoring at home. However, Almeria’s offensive capabilities have been noticeably lacking and ineffective, as they haven’t managed to score in five consecutive home games.

Despite being at the bottom, the team finds comfort knowing their next opponent, Atletico Madrid, is not at their best before Saturday’s LaLiga match. This is due to a disappointing 0-1 loss to Inter, which marked their third defeat in their last four games without scoring a goal. A frustrated Diego Simeone is keen to get back on the winning path, but he is cognizant of the fact that it may not be as easy as he thought, mainly due to his team’s lack of efficiency in the final third. They have not been able to score more than one goal in any of their last four away games in all competitions. Given the scoring struggles of both teams, and the fact that less than 2.5 goals were scored in four of their last five head-to-head games in Andalusia, it would not be surprising if a single goal decides the winner in this closely fought LaLiga game.