Atletico Madrid will hope to put their shameful midweek loss behind them when they visit the in-form Real Betis side at the Villamarin Stadium for an interesting La Liga match on Monday.
Both teams have garnered 16 points from the first nine league games of the season. The winner of this clash will most likely finish the week third in the table, especially if Villarreal loses their match.
This Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid preview shows football enthusiasts what to expect from a fixture where an in-form team welcomes a side hoping to redeem themselves after an embarrassing previous loss.
Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid preview
Antony celebrating a goal for Real Betis | Imago
With 4 wins and 4 draws, the home side has been unbeaten in the last 8 matches in all competitions. Real Betis, who are 5th in the La Liga table, will face a real test when an aggressive Atletico Madrid side comes visiting.
A draw in this fixture will be a favorable result for Manuel Pellegrini and his men, especially since they are facing one of the top three biggest teams in Spain.
Atletico Madrid are 8 points behind the table leaders, Real Madrid. A win away from home is important for Diego Simeone’s men to close the gap, especially if Madrid loses El Clasico against Barcelona.
Attention will once more be on lethal attacker, Julian Alvarez, who is the second top La Liga goal scorer with 6 goals. His task will be to help Los Rojiblancos create problems for the home team’s defense.
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Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head
Athletico has been the more dominant side between the two teams in their last 20 meetings, with 14 wins (4D, 2L)
With Betis being in-form and having won the last encounter, this will be a close call, even though the visiting team remains the favorite.
Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid team news
Only Isco will be unavailable for this match due to long-term injury, meaning Pellegrini’s squad is at full strength to welcome Atletico.
Sofyan Amrabat will take charge of the midfield, with Antony available to create the attacking threats the home team needs to score goals.
Apart from Cardoso, who has an ankle issue, Simeone has no other injury concerns.
Despite failing to score in the 4-0 loss against Arsenal in the Champions League, Julian Alvarez and Griezmann will be decisive for the Red and Whites.
Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid probable lineups
Real Betis probable lineup (4-3-3): Lopez; Bellerin, Natan, Gomez, Firpo; Amrabat, Lo Celso, Roca; Antony, Hernandez, Ezzalzouli
Atletico Madrid probable lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Hancko; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Griezmann, Alvarez
Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid prediction and betting tips
Atletico Madrid is still the favorite even though they have been shaky this season so far. You can bet on them to win on Livescorebet.
Also, Antoine Griezmann has scored against Betis 8 times in previous meetings, showing that Los Verdiblancos is one of the teams he enjoys playing against.
Prediction: Real Betis 0-2 Atletico Madrid
Betting tips:
Bet on Atletico to win
Over 1.5
Antoine Griezmann to score
