Prediction Atletico Madrid - RC Deportivo today 02:00 25/10/2026.

Atletico Madrid is showing a stable and strong performance, with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, including decisive victories against major opponents such as Real Madrid (2-1), Man Utd (2-0), and Osasuna (4-0), demonstrating their ability to perform comprehensively in both derby matches and major games.

Atletico Madrid maintains an impressive scoring rate, with an average of 1.9 goals per game (19 goals in total), while keeping a clean sheet in 4 games (40% ratio), reflecting a balance between attack and defense

Atletico Madrid currently ranks 2nd in the Spanish La Liga 2026-2027, with a goal difference of +11 (19 goals scored, 8 goals conceded), indicating fierce competition but still maintaining a solid position.

The 'Both Teams to Score' (BTS) rate is 44.44%, indicating that the playing style is not overly reliant on completely overwhelming the opponent, but still maintains openness in ball situations.

Atletico Madrid has had two unfortunate recent losses (3-0 to Athletic Club and 2-1 to Liverpool), showing a lack of focus and gaps in their play when the opponent controls the game

Atletico Madrid received a total of 17 yellow cards and 1 red card (in the loss to Stuttgart), reflecting a lack of discipline, although the number of yellow cards is not too high compared to other Atletico Madrid teams.

The absence of key players like Alexander Sørloth (9 games missed) and Pablo Barrios Rivas (4 games missed) creates a gap in the attack and midfield, forcing the coach to adjust the tactical formation or give opportunities to reserve players.

Deportivo has numerous impressive home victories, such as the win against Villarreal (3-2) and Valencia (3-1), demonstrating their strong attacking ability when playing at home.

Key player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, despite being injured, still maintained a high performance with 5 goals and 2 assists in 560 minutes of play, showing a notable personal improvement.

Deportivo demonstrates tactical flexibility, with the ability to adjust formations from 4-4-2 to 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-3-2 depending on the opponent, helping to optimize their ability to control and counterattack.

Deportivo maintains stability in the starting lineup with 5-6 regularly appearing players, creating a cohesive and consistent playing framework.

In draws, Deportivo often performs balanced but lacks decisiveness to secure a win, showing average performance as they fail to capitalize on key opportunities.

The BTTS ratio (90%) reflects an open playing style, but does not guarantee positive results, showing a balance between attacking and defensive capabilities.

Deportivo's defense is in crisis with 16 goals conceded in 10 matches (1.6 goals per match), not keeping a clean sheet in any match, showing a lack of focus and effectiveness in defense.

Unstable form with a sequence of results alternating between wins, draws, and losses, particularly the three consecutive losses against Real Sociedad, FC Porto, and Sevilla, including a match in which they didn't score any goals.

Poor disciplinary record in matches with 14 yellow cards and 3 red cards in 10 games, directly affecting their ability to compete, especially when having to play with fewer players, as seen in the loss to Real Sociedad (2-3)

Deportivo's over-reliance on Aubameyang leaves them vulnerable when he is absent, because substitutes like Bil Nsongo and Yeremay Hernández lack the effectiveness of this player.