REAL BETIS have the chance to record a statement victory on Sunday in La Liga action, as they could close to within two points of Atletico, who kick-off the weekend in third place in the table. But can the home side get the job done? Here we preview Sunday’s La Liga match from the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
How the bookies view it: Visitors the favourites for three points
Atletico Madrid are odds-against 13/10 favourites at Bet365 for their visit to Real Betis on Sunday. The Rojiblancos have yet to be defeated in this season’s La Liga campaign, but they were beaten in midweek Champions League action. Real Betis are 21/10 match underdogs as they strive for a rare league win against Atletico.
Recent head-to-head: Betis on a winless streak against Atletico
The last league victory at Real Betis record over Atletico Madrid was at home in February 2019. It has been a run of ten league meetings without one since for Real Betis, losing eight of those ten as well. So they have had it tough against this opponent, but interestingly their last three league defeats against Atletico were only by a one-goal margin. They did also manage to hold out for a good point in a 0-0 draw in last season’s corresponding fixture.
Players to watch: Sorloth could strike again for Atleti
Alexander Sorloth came good for Atletico in the last round of league action, netting a brace to lift them past Leganes. He hasn’t quite clicked up front this season, however, but still looks a better option than the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez, who haven’t caught the eye this term at all.
Betis will likely be without Giovani Lo Celso who has scored five of Betis’s 10 league goals this season and that could be a huge loss for them. It’s questionable as to where they are going to get goals from on the weekend if he's not fit to go.
Predicted Lineups
Real Betis have some injury concerns over the likes of Giovani Lo Celso, William Carvalho and Isco. Defender Natan was sent off in their last league match, so will also be on the sidelines. Atletico aren’t at full strength with Clement Lenglet, Robin Le Normand and Cesar Azpilicueta among others sidelined.
Real Betis: Silva; Bellerin, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud; Ezzalzouli, Cardoso, Altimira, Fornals; Roque, Bakambu
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Lino; Koke, De Paul, Gallagher; Griezmann; Alvarez, Sorloth
Anything else catches the eye?
All of the head-to-head form is with Atletico Madrid who have scored in four of their last five visits to Betis in the league. Another trend has seen both teams score in four of the last five meetings at Betis as well, which could be worth following.
Real Betis are W3 D1 L1 at home this season, but all three of those wins happened against teams starting the weekend 15th or lower in the standings. They have only shipped four home goals so still look as if they will be difficult to beat and a low-scoring game is probably on the cards.
Atletico Madrid suffered a shock home loss against Lille in the Champions League in midweek and have only won one of their last five in all competitions. They are unbeaten in La Liga this season and hold a W2 D3 record on the road, but surprisingly have banked just one away clean sheet all season.
This La Liga match between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid will be played on Oct 27, 2024 and kick off at 17:30. Check below for our tipsters best Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
