Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Atletico Madrid meet Real Betis in a televised La Liga match this Saturday. Read the match predictions to find out why a home win is the betting tip at Vicente Calderon. Atleti were beaten 2-3 at home to Las Palmas in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night, though progressed 4-3 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Betis won their last match, beating Leganes 2-0 in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Preview

Atletico Madrid could bring in Stefan Savic to replace Jose Maria Gimenez after the central defenders sub-standard display against Las Palmas. Augusto Fernandez and Jan Oblak are injured while Tiago and Lucas Hernandez are doubtful. Kevin Gameiro has recovered from an illness and should partner up with lethal finisher Antoine Griezmann in attack.

Real Betis are short of options at centre back with Bruno Gonzalez suspended and Aissa Mandi on international duty. The side is further depleted with the suspension of Petros which should see Jonas Martin come into central midfield. Felipe Gutierrez and Antonio Sanabria are injured, with Alex Alegria expected to stand in alongside Ruben Castro up-front.

Team Predictions Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis

Atletico Madrid 4-4-2 formation: Moya; Luis, Godin, Savic, Vrsaljko; Koke, Gabi, Niguez, Juanfran; Griezmann, Gameiro

Real Betis 3-5-2 formation: Adan; Donk, Pezzella, Carlos; Durmisi, Ceballos, Brasanac, Martin, Piccini; Alegra, Castro

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Betting Tips

• Atletico Madrid have won 6 drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
• Real Betis have won 4 drawn 1 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Atletico Madrid have scored an average of 2.0 goals and conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Real Betis have scored an average of 1.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Atletico Madrid’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of Real Betis’ previous 10 matches

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction

Atletico Madrid trail La Liga leaders and city rivals Real Madrid by 9 points, having played a game more. The title looks to be beyond them but Barcelona and Sevilla sit just 3 and 4 points ahead respectively. Further down the standings, Real Betis look set for mid-table mediocrity once more, having put some distance between themselves and the drop zone.

Atleti’s defensive frailties in the midweek Spanish Cup loss to Las Palmas came as a bit of a shock, considering they had registered back-to-back shutouts previously. They had won 5 in a row prior to that and will be looking to bounce back. It’s been a lot more hit and miss for Betis, with just 2 wins from their last 5 outings.

Atletico Madrid enjoy playing in front of a home crowd, with only a single La Liga defeat in the last 25 matches at Vicente Calderon. Compare that to travel sick Real Betis who have produced just 2 wins from 9 away games this season and there really should only be one winner here. The hosts are taken to win this with a comfortable 2 goal cushion.

Free Betting Tips

Match Prediction
ATLETICO MADRID at 1/4 with Betway

Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 23/20 with BetVictor

Correct Score Prediction
ATLETICO MADRID 2-0 at 19/4 with BetVictor

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