While Cultural Leonesa is already the third game in the current Copa del Rey season, the Rojiblancos are only now entering the competition. So the previous round took place parallel to the Supercopa, for which Atlético was qualified as Spanish runner-up, which is why there was another walk-through in the cup.

Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds and Predictions

After the squad of Diego Simeone was defeated there in the final of city rivals Real on penalties and there was also a severe setback in the championship fight, the ticket for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey should at least be solved.

At Leonesa against Atletico Madrid, the odds of the bookmakers are clearly in the direction of the colchoneros. No wonder, because the Simeone troop is considered difficult to defeat due to its disciplined defense.

The same applies to “La Cultu”. In twelve competitive games at the Estadio Municipal Reino de León at home, the third division club is still undefeated in 2019/20 (nine wins, three draws), which should be taken into account for the forecast at Leonesa against Atletico Madrid.

So there is a lot to be said for a possibly tough game that goes into overtime without a goal or is decided with a single goal. Accordingly, at Leonesa against Atletico Madrid, the tip of under 2.5 goals in regular time is pressing, which we consider to be the most sustainable overall.

Leonesa – Statistics & current form

For a single season, the club from Spain’s northwest, which had already emerged in 1923 from a merger of two clubs in León, played in the country’s top division. Namely, in the 1955/56 season, which ended in 15th place. There are also 15 more seasons in La Liga 2. Cultural Leonesa spent most of its history in the subclass leagues.

So “La Cultu” is currently playing in the Segunda División B, Spain’s third-highest division, where Group 2 is currently doing very well. After 21 games, the lioness took second place in the table and would have reached the promotion delegation.

One reason why things are going so well these days is without a doubt the strong home record. Including the two home wins in the Copa del Rey, where Las Rozas (3: 0) and second division Huesca (2: 1) could be sent home, the third division remained in all twelve matches of the 2019/20 season at the Estadio Municipal Reino de León undefeated.

The chest of the players of José Manuel Aira is correspondingly wide, who after 2002 and 2003 will receive Atlético Madrid for the third time in the third round of the Copa del Rey. So far, the matches against the established first division club have been unsuccessful, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds with Leonesa against Atletico Madrid.

In addition, the dress rehearsal against Real Unión went wrong on Sunday in Segunda División B. “La Leonesa” did not go beyond a goalless draw against the eleventh in the current table at home and left two important points in the race for first place, which would have resulted in a significantly better starting position for the promotion relegation team.

Cultural Leonesa has practically nothing to lose against superiority Atlético Madrid, but can ultimately only win. A win against Goliath and the third division would fill up with confidence for the coming match days, which may make the difference in the fight for promotion.

Even a narrow defeat, depending on the course of the game, could be considered a success. After all, that is exactly what makes subclass teams such troublesome opponents in cup competitions without a second leg. Accordingly, the underdog will likely focus on defensive work.

Best goal scorers in the league:
🏆 Dioni (10 goals)
🏆 Menudo (5 goals)

Probable lineups of Leonesa:
➤ Montagud – Castaneda – González – Rodas – Fernández – Menudo – Martín – Kawaya – Martínez – Pichín – Dioni

Last games from Leonesa:

⚽️ January 19, 2020 – Leonesa vs. Real Unión 0-0 (Segunda B)
⚽️ Jan 15, 2020 – Amorebieta vs. Leonesa 1: 3 (Segunda B)
⚽️ 01/11/2020 – Leonesa vs. Huesca 2-1 (Copa del Rey)
⚽️ 01/04/2020 – Arenas Getxo vs. Leonesa 1: 2 (Segunda B)
⚽️ 12/22/2019 – Leonesa vs. Osasuna II 0-0 (Segunda B)

Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form

In fact, Atlético Madrid had a promising start to the new year. In La Liga, the Colchoneros achieved the third three in a row in the 2-1 victory over Levante, with which the reigning runners-up remained in the lead duo Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Just a few days later, the Rojiblancos also started to steal the show from the two figureheads of Spanish football. In the semi-finals of the Supercopa Atlético triumphed 1: 2 behind thanks to two goals in the last ten minutes with 3: 2 over the big FC Barcelona.

In the final against Real Madrid, however, there was no surprise. After standing 0-0 for 120 minutes, several Diego Simeone players in the lottery failed from the point. Atleti lost 1-4 after a penalty shootout and once again had to watch the city rival cheer – as in the two lost finals in the Champions League in 2014 and 2016.

A week later in La Liga it became clear that this did not leave the Indians without a trace. The third in the current table lost 2-0 away in Eibar and is again eight points behind the two leaders. A big setback in the championship.

It would therefore make all the more sense to concentrate on the Copa del Rey, which the Colchoneros have won ten times in total, but in which the final has not been reached once since the last final victory in 2013.

Only last season the Rojiblancos failed in the round of 16 because of the away goals rule at Girona. The previous year ended in the quarterfinals against Sevilla FC. On the one hand, progress is mandatory, since this competition is probably the last chance for a title win in the 2019/20 season. On the other hand, the Colchoneros with the away games at Real Madrid and Valencia CF as well as the Champions League duels with defending champion Liverpool FC are facing groundbreaking weeks.

At least two more English weeks with the round of 16 at the Copa del Rey would also be exhausting here. We therefore assume that Diego Simeone will have a mixed team of experienced regulars and fresh reservists, who should act in the best Atleti manner from a stable defensive.

This also speaks for Leonesa against Atletico Madrid for a tip on under 2.5 goals or on a rather tough game, which is sometimes decided by a single goal.

Best goal scorers in the league:
🏆 Álvaro Morata (7 goals)
🏆 Angel Correa (3 goals)

Probable lineups of Atletico Madrid:
➤ Adán – Lodi – Felipe – Hermoso – Vrsaljko – Llorente – Herrera – Vitolo – Félix – Correa – Saponjic

Last games from Atletico Madrid:

⚽️ 01/18/2020 – SD Eibar vs. Atletico Madrid 2-0 (La Liga)
⚽️ 01/12/2020 – Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid 0: 0 (Super Cup)
⚽️ 01/09/2020 – FC Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid 2: 3 (Super Cup)
⚽️ 01/04/2020 – Atletico Madrid vs. Levante 2-1 (La Liga)
⚽️ 22.12.2019 – Betis Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid 1: 2 (La Liga)

Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid Direct comparison & statistics highlights

Head to head: 0 – 0 – 4

There have been a total of four clashes between Cultural Leonesa and Atlético Madrid and all four games went to the Colchoneros in the end.

If the Rojiblancos won the 1955/56 season – the only season that “La Cultu” spent in the upper house of Spanish football – both games with a total of ten goals, the Copa del Rey was very tough two times before to. In the 2002/03 season there was a 2-0 away win by the Indians at the end. A year later, the Reino de León ended up only 1-0 for the favorite.

Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds and Predictions

Also in the clash in the third round of the Copa del Rey, we expect a result similar to the two times before. At Leonesa against Atletico Madrid, our prediction is that the favorite on the defensive doesn’t dare to experiment, but instead relies on the established players.

With only 14 goals conceded in La Liga, the third division club should have a very difficult time scoring against the capitals. Conversely, we don’t think a peat festival is too likely. If it is particularly tough and “La Cultu” brings its home strength on the pitch, a goalless draw is also conceivable, which leads to the extension.

Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid Betting odds comparison – Copa del Rey 2020

🔺 Betting Prediction: Leonesa
🔺 Betting Odds: 16.50
🔺 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 6.50
🔺 Betting Prediction: Atletico Madrid
🔺 Betting odds: 1.25

Key facts – Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid tip

🔻 Atletico has won all four matches with Leonesa
🔻 Leonesa is still undefeated at home in the 2019/20 season (nine wins, three draws)
🔻 Atletico have only lost three games in La Liga and only conceded 14 goals

All of the above-mentioned contingencies are covered when Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid choose under 2.5 goals in regular time, which is why we believe that this betting option brings the greatest value.

🔺 Competition: Copa del Rey
🔺 Date: January 23, 2020
🔺 Betting Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
🔺 Betting Odds: 2.15
🔺 Stake: 6/10 units