Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Cadiz

Verdict: Atletico Madrid win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to lay down another La Liga marker on Sunday night, Atletico Madrid will welcome Cadiz to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid

Starting with the hosts, while Atletico Madrid might have marked their return from September’s international break with a shock 3-0 drumming at the hands of Valencia, Diego Simeone’s men have shown that performance was nothing more than a minor blip. Putting in a famous display last weekend as they claimed Madrid bragging rights thanks to a 3-1 romp against Los Blancos, it is no secret that the Spanish heavyweights have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine title charge this time around. Keeping up their recent momentum earlier in the week as they claimed an eye-catching 2-0 victory away at Osasuna, Atletico will be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Suffering just a single defeat since opening proceedings last month and signing off August with a stunning 7-0 win away at Rayo Vallecano, Simeone’s high-flying squad are rightfully tipped as a standout contender on Sunday night.

Team News

Shown a second-half red card away at Osasuna earlier in the week, Atletico Madrid will be unable to call upon attacking talisman Alvaro Morata on Sunday night. Likewise, all still dealing with long-term injury issues, Simeone’s men are without the likes of Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo de Paul, Caglar Soyuncu and Reinaldo Mandava.

Once again finding the net against Osasuna in midweek and now notching back-to-back La Liga strikes, Antonie Griezmann will spearhead Atletico’s charge here. Former Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta will be hoping to earn a full recall this weekend.

Cadiz

As for the visitors, while some in Cadiz’s camp might have had their sights set on trying to break into the top-half this season, Sergio Gonzalez’s men are struggling to find much stability. Putting in a toothless display earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Rayo Vallecano, the Yellow Submarine have managed to muster just a single win from any of their previous six La Liga showdowns – a run that stems back to August 14th. Knowing that they face a huge challenge when they arrive in the Spanish capital this weekend, Cadiz should also be worried by their most recent meeting against the title hopefuls. Hit with a 5-1 drumming when they travelled to the Metropolitano on May 3rd, Gonzalez’s side will be desperate to avoid another public drumming.

Team News

Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single La Liga appearance since opening up the new campaign, Cadiz will once again be without midfielder Brian Ocampos on Sunday night. The 24-year-old will be joined on the sidelines by the duo of Fede San Emeterio and one-time Real Madrid starlet Victor Chust.

Forced to settle for a spot on the bench against Rayo Vallecano earlier in the week, Chris Ramos will be hoping for a full recall here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Atletico Madrid and Cadiz last met at the Metropolitano back on May 3rd, Simeone’s men collected a 5-1 romp.
• Likewise, Sunday’s hosts have won four of their previous five meetings against the Yellow Submarine.
• Including their 3-1 romp against Real Madrid last weekend, Atletico have not suffered a single La Liga defeat in front of their own supporters since way back on January 8th.
• Cadiz have managed to muster just a single win from any of their previous six La Liga appearances.
• French international Antonie Griezmann has bagged back-to-back La Liga strikes over the past week.

Conclusion

Putting in another eye-catching performance earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-0 victory away at Osasuna, Atletico Madrid will be smelling the chance to lay down another marker here. Looking to cash in on a Cadiz squad that have collected just a single win from their previous six La Liga appearances, Simeone’s men will be excited by their most recent showdown against Sunday’s guests. Landing a 5-1 romp when the Yellow Submarine last came to town back on May 3rd, we are expecting a similar home victory here.

Verdict: Atletico Madrid win

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet