Numancia vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips

Atletico Madrid begin their pre-season campaign this week with a short trip to Burgo de Osma to face third-tier Spanish team Numancia in a friendly on Wednesday.

The Rojiblancos conceded their La Liga crown in limp fashion last season after finishing in third place with just 71 points, two behind runners-up Barcelona.

With Luis Suarez leaving the club since then, Diego Simeone's side are looking forward to a fresh start in the hope of competing for top-flight honors once more.

Atletico prepare for the upcoming campaign with four pre-season games, starting with this one against an old rival.

Numancia last played in La Liga during the 2008-09 season, and despite starting their campaign with a stunning 1-0 defeat of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, they ended up getting relegated following a 19th-place finish.

The Reds have remained in the lower leagues since then, even facing back-to-back relegations in 2020 and 2021, before returning to the third-tier last season.

Diego Martínez's side are now dreaming of getting promoted to the second tier in what will then be consecutive promotions.

Numancia vs Atletico Madrid Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

Numancia vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

Atletico Madrid are obviously the stronger team here but this is only their first pre-season game of the summer and Diego Simeone is likely to play a weakened side.

Numancia have very little experience and quality compared to the Spanish giants and we expect the capital side to pick up a narrow victory here.

Prediction: Numancia 0-2 Atletico Madrid

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Numancia vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Atletico Madrid

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No