Atletico Madrid may be frustrated on trip to Espanyol

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Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao6.30pm
Slowly but surely Athletic Bilbao are turning the corner and they can extend their unbeaten sequence to five with a victory over Betis in Andalusia.

Veteran Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz is back among the goals – scoring five in his last eight games – and could make the difference against mid-table Betis, who are winless in four home matches.

Recommendation
Athletic Bilbao
1pt 15-8 bet365

Key stat
Bilbao have lost one of their last eight fixtures.

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Espanyol v Atletico Madrid8.30pm
The last ten matches between Espanyol and Atletico Madrid have generated 12 goals (an average of 1.2 per game) and another tight match is on the cards this weekend.

Espanyol are on a poor run but have conceded just six home league goals this season and can frustrate an Atletico side who struggle to score many goals.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 12-5 general

Key stat
Eight of the last ten games between the teams have featured no more than one goal.

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