Marbella vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 4 January 2025

🔊 What intrigues lie in the clash between Marbella and Atletico in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey? The first match of the new year for "Los Colchoneros" will be a cup encounter with the Primera Federación side, Marbella. The main referee for the match will be Alejandro Muniz Ruiz. Here's the bookmakers' take on the match: victory for the "Whites" - 11.5, victory for the "Indians" - 1.25. Our editorial team has prepared a prediction considering all pros and cons.

📊 H2H

The teams have faced each other previously in the 2009/10 Copa del Rey. Back then, "Los Colchoneros" managed to advance to the Round of 16, defeating the "Whites" in a two-legged tie (6:0, 2:0).

⚪ MARBELLA

Currently, Marbella competes in Spain's third-tier division - the Primera Federación. After 18 rounds, Francisco Beltrán's team is positioned 12th in the league table. The last match of 2024 was a resounding success for the "Whites" - an away victory over Recreativo (3:1). In the Copa del Rey, Marbella overcame Bergantiños (2:1) and Burgos (1:0). The club's leader is former Real Madrid and Napoli player José Callejón. The 37-year-old forward has scored 5 goals.

🔴 ATLETICO

Madrid Atletico's winning streak has reached 12 matches. In their last game of 2024, "Los Colchoneros" achieved a crucial victory over Catalan Barcelona (2:1). Diego Simeone's team now tops the Spanish Primera standings with 41 points. It's also worth noting that the "Indians" boast the best defense in the league - only 0.67 goals conceded per match. In the Copa del Rey, Atletico has already defeated Union Esportiva (2:0) and Cacereño (3:1). The club's top scorers this season are Julian Alvarez (12) and Antoine Griezmann (11).

⚽️ GOAL PREDICTION

In 5 of Marbella's last 7 matches, at least 3 goals were scored. A similar trend characterizes 7 of Atletico Madrid's previous 8 encounters. In recent seasons, Diego Simeone has placed significant emphasis on his team's attacking play. Based on this, it is quite reasonable to expect a high-scoring cup match this coming Saturday. Our choice is a total over 2.5 goals.

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

Diego Simeone and his team are not looking to break their winning streak. "Los Colchoneros" are particularly drawn to success in the Copa del Rey. It is worth recalling that the capital team last won the tournament in the 2012/13 season. Marbella is significantly outclassed by the "Indians" and can hardly expect a favorable outcome. Our editorial team predicts an overall victory for the visitors with a score of 3:1. The key bet is Atletico to win with a handicap (-1.5).