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Unió Esportiva Vic invite Atletico Madrid to the Vic Municipal Football Stadium in the Copa del Rey first round on Thursday. The hosts are in the competition for the first time since the 1977-78 campaign, while Atletico were eliminated in the semi-finals last season, losing to eventual champions Athletic Bilbao.
Vic booked their place in the first round with a 4-0 win over Sporting de Mahón, thanks to goals from Martí Riera, Gil Bertrana, Marcel Bellido and Arnau Prat. They are unbeaten in last nine games across competitions, winning eight.
Atletico, meanwhile, have seen a drop in form recently, winning one of their last six games. They suffered their first LaLiga defeat of the season last week, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis, failing to score for the third time across competitions this season.
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Vic vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Vic have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine games.
- Atletico are winless in three away games across competitions, suffering two defeats, scoring once and conceding six times.
- Vic have won their last five home games, scoring 12 goals and conceding four.
- Atletico haven't scored n two of their last five games across competitions, with both being away games.
- Atletico suffered a 4-0 loss on aggregate in the Copa del Rey semi-finals last season, failing to score for the first time in the competition since 2022.
Vic vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Vic are playing Atletico, one of the biggest teams they are facing in recent history, but Los Colchoneros aren't in the best of form.
Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente, César Azpilicueta, Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet are confirmed absentees for Atletico. Boss Diego Simeone has called up seven players from the youth teams and is likely to rest key players.
While Vic head into the match in great form, Atletico have a clear advantage in terms of squad quality and experience in the Copa del Rey., so expect them to take a comfortable win.
Prediction: Vic 1-3 Atletico
Vic vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Alexander Sørloth to score or assist any time - Yes
