Can the fourth division side upset the Colchoneros?
Fourth division side CD Arenteiro caused a surprise in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The Galicians beat UD Almería, a representative from La Liga, 2-0 and advanced to the second main round. Once again, Atletico Madrid, a first division side, will be playing in the Espiñedo.
However, the Colchoneros are of a different calibre to Almería, which is why Arenteiro’s betting on Atletico Madrid to win away is largely without alternative. Only once in the last 20 years have the Rojiblancos been eliminated from the Copa del Rey before the third main round, in which Atleti have won ten times overall.
Although the Galicians are also in an excellent position in the Segunda Federación and lead the table with 32 of a possible 45 points, the prediction for Arenteiro against Atletico Madrid clearly goes in the direction of the visitors. However, because there are too few quotes available for tip 2, the question arises as to how the bet can be played coherently for a little more value.
Besides the interesting half-time final score bet (2/2), the combination of tip 2 and the tip on less than 3.5 goals makes a lot of sense. The defensive strength of the Galicians, who have conceded only seven goals in 15 games in league play, also speaks against a scoring festival. You can play this combined bet at Bet3000.
Arenteiro – Statistics & current form
Club Deportivo Arenteiro was founded in 1958 and is based in O Carballiño, a Galician municipality located in the province of Ourense close to the border with Portugal. However, top-class football has not yet been played here.
Only between 1964 and 1967 as well as between 1987 and 1989 did the Galicians play in the third division. Just nine years ago, however, the club from the north-west of Spain was only represented in the sixth division.
Only seven goals conceded in 15 league games
But this season, of all seasons, hopes are blossoming again near the Portuguese border of a return to the third division next summer after 34 years of abstinence. After 15 games, Arenteiro are at the top of the table in Group 1 of the Segunda Federación.
The Galicians have only lost one of their 15 league games so far (nine wins, five draws). The defensive stability of coach Javi Rey’s side has been the main reason for this, conceding just seven goals in those 15 games – the best record in the league.
Accountable for cup sensation in the first round
The club’s current good mood is also due to the big coup the north-western Spanish side scored in the first round of the Copa del Rey. Against Almería – still 14th in La Liga – the Galicians secured a 2-0 home victory, which was never threatened after the opening goal in the fourth minute of the game.
The fourth-division team allowed just two shots on goal in their 90-minute encounter with the first-division team, which underlines the compactness of Javi Rey’s team. This is another indication that Arenteiro’s betting on a low-scoring cup match against Atletico Madrid bodes well.
Predicted line-up of Arenteiro:
Vázquez – Joseca – Bueso – Vitra – Enríquez – Marquitos – Fernández – Rivelott – Pastoriza – Tapia – Gonzaga
Last matches played by Arenteiro:
Segunda Federacion – Group 1
17/12/2022 – CD Arenteiro 1 – 1 Zamora
11/12/2022 – UP Langreo 0 – 0 CD Arenteiro
04/12/2022 – CD Arenteiro 1 – 0 Ourense
26/11/2022 – Burgos Promesas 1 – 2 CD Arenteiro
20/11/2022 – CD Arenteiro 0 – 1 Compostela
Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form
Atletico Madrid, with eleven national championships and ten overall victories in the Copa del Rey, is not only an absolute figurehead of the country at national level. The Colchoneros have also won three Europa League titles, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the World Cup.
Only the Champions League, in which they reached the final twice in the last decade under Diego Simeone, has not yet been a major success. The Rojiblancos have also disappointed in the current season in the top flight with fourth place in Group B, which means there will be no more international football at the Wanda Metropolitano in the second half of the season.
Only seven goals conceded in 15 league games
But this season, of all seasons, hopes are blossoming again near the Portuguese border of a return to the third division next summer after 34 years of abstinence. After 15 games, Arenteiro lead the table in Group 1 of the Segunda Federación.
The Galicians have only lost one of their 15 league games so far (nine wins, five draws). The defensive stability of coach Javi Rey’s team has been the main reason for this, conceding just seven goals in those 15 games – the best record in the league.
Accountable for cup sensation in the first round
The club’s current good mood is also due to the big coup the north-western Spanish side scored in the first round of the Copa del Rey. Against Almería – still 14th in La Liga – the Galicians secured a 2-0 home victory, which was never threatened after the opening goal in the fourth minute of the game.
The fourth-division team allowed just two shots on goal in their 90-minute encounter with the first-division team, which underlines the compactness of Javi Rey’s team. This is another indication that Arenteiro’s betting on a low-scoring cup match against Atletico Madrid bodes well.
Predicted line-up of Arenteiro:
Vázquez – Joseca – Bueso – Vitra – Enríquez – Marquitos – Fernández – Rivelott – Pastoriza – Tapia – Gonzaga
Last matches played by Arenteiro:
Segunda Federacion – Group 1
17/12/2022 – CD Arenteiro 1 – 1 Zamora
11/12/2022 – UP Langreo 0 – 0 CD Arenteiro
04/12/2022 – CD Arenteiro 1 – 0 Ourense
26/11/2022 – Burgos Promesas 1 – 2 CD Arenteiro
20/11/2022 – CD Arenteiro 0 – 1 Compostela
Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form
Atletico Madrid, with eleven national championships and ten overall victories in the Copa del Rey, is not only an absolute figurehead of the country at national level. The Colchoneros have also won three Europa League titles, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the World Cup.
Only the Champions League, in which they reached the final twice in the last decade under Diego Simeone, has not yet been a major success. The Rojiblancos have also disappointed in the current season in the top flight with fourth place in Group B, which means there will be no more international football at the Wanda Metropolitano in the second half of the season.
Arenteiro – Atletico Madrid Direct comparison / H2H record
Never before have both teams faced each other in a competitive match. Therefore, there is no “head to head” data available that could be used in the prediction for Arenteiro vs Atletico Madrid
Arenteiro – Atletico Madrid Tip
While the Galicians’ performance record reads decidedly positive in the 2022/23 season. Arenteiro have only lost one of their 15 league games so far, conceding just seven goals and beating a first division side in the first round of the cup (2-0 against Almería). However, the Colchoneros are a completely different calibre of team now playing in the Espiñedo. There is little to be said for a cup surprise, especially as Simeone’s team is also very solid defensively and, in comparison to the fourth-division team, also has real difference players.
Nevertheless, it is unlikely that this will be a match to beat. The Rojiblancos already won “only” 2-0 at fifth division side Almazán despite having the best squad, and Atletico have not scored more than two goals in any of their last 15 competitive games.
We therefore combine the bet on a win for the capitals in regular time with the bet on under 3.5 goals.
