After a promising start to the season, Atletico have taken just 2 wins out of their last 9 games in all competitions; they have not lost in 7 games, but that includes 5 draws, the latest an embarrassing 0-0 draw at home to Segunda B side Orihuela in the Copa Del Rey.

In the league, they have taken just 5 points from their last 6 and many more dropped points may spell the end for coach Javier Aguirre, whose job was uncertain more than a month ago.

Still, even though Depor have 1 more point than Atletico, Aguirre may take heart from his side’s recent record over the North coast club; Atletico won both games against Deportivo last season and have won the last 4 head-to-heads at the Vicente Calderon.

Although Depor won their last away game at Betis (who have been poor at home this season), they have been generally poor away this season, taking just 2 points and failing to score in 3 of their other 4 away games.

Ateltico have won the last three games against Depor without conceding and from this season and the last an astonishing 17 wins out of Atletico’s last 23 have been without conceding a goal – Atletico can get back to winning ways here, but with the $1.65 about the home win too short for value, the home win to nil looks very good at $2.60 from Paddy Power.

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Bet: Atletico win to nil Odds: $2.60 Stake: 4.5pts Bookies: Paddy Power

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