Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Preview

Champions League chasing Real Betis head to the capital to face Atletico in the penultimate game of the La Liga season.

Atletico Madrid have had another very respectable campaign, almost mathematically locked in third place, behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona. They might be disappointed that they could not stay in the title race with the mentioned clubs, but they have been unable to stop dropping points often.

Betis have had an excellent campaign so far, Conference League finalists, and are still in with a chance to finish fifth in the league. They have lost just twice since the end of January in the league as they have balanced both the league and Europe well to allow them a chance at top five. A victory away in Madrid will be very difficult though.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis

Atletico Madrid host Real Betis at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday evening in gameweek 37 of the 24/25 La Liga season.

TV Channel

You will be able to watch this match on Sunday evening on LALIGA TV and Premier Player.

• Date: Sunday 18, May
• Kick-off: 18:00 BST
• Channel: LALIGATV and Premier Player

Key Statistics

• Atletico boast the second-best defence this season, conceding just 27 times across 36 games

• Atletico Madrid have collected the most clean sheets this campaign, with 16- three more than anyone else

• Real Betis’ Isco has registered the second most key passes per 90 in the division, with 2.7

• Atletico have not conceded in three games; however, Betis have not gone without a league goal in a game since January

• A third of Atletico’s 60 league goals have come in the last 15 minutes of games; meanwhile this period is when Betis concede the most goals

Atletico Madrid Preview, Form and Standout Players

Atletico Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Galan, Le Normand, Gimenez, Llorente; Barrios, Koke, de Paul, Simeone; Alvarez, Sørloth.

Diego Simeone should have a full-strength starting squad for Sunday’s fixture.

Atletico Madrid have been very inconsistent of late. In their past five matches, their two at home they have won comfortably 4-0 and 3-0 against Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano. Meanwhile, they have struggled away from home, drawing 0-0 with Alaves, and losing to both Las Palmas 1-0 and Osasuna 2-0.

In their last home game, Alexander Sørloth scored an incredible four goals in thirty minutes so he will hope to continue to cash in while he can. Of their 16 clean sheets, nine have come at home, so Jan Oblak will be hoping to make it 10 between the sticks at home this weekend.

Real Betis Preview, Form and Standout Players

Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Rodriguez, Natan, Bartra, Ruibal; Cardoso, Carvalho; Ezzalzouli, Isco, Antony; Hernandez.

Manuel Pellegrini will be without Hector Bellerin, Diego Llorente, Chimy Avila, Marc Roca and Francisco Veites for their trip to the capital.

Real Betis have been in fine form of late, picking up three wins and two draws in their last five league games. They had away victories over Girona, winning 3-1 and beating Espanyol 2-1 with a win at home over Real Valladolid 5-1. They have picked up two draws in their last two games however, drawing 1-1 with Osasuna before Thursday’s draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Their forward Cucho Hernandez has been in form recently, scoring in each of his last two matches, with Isco finding the net from the spot to complete their comeback draw against Vallecano so will also be looking to make an impact against a team which he will want to beat through playing for Real Madrid.

Head-to-head Comparison

Atletico come out stronger on head-to-head comparisons, with three recent wins, to Betis’ one. Stretching further back, Atletico have won their previous six home games against Real Betis.

Recent Meetings:

• Betis 1-0 Atletico, October 27, 2024

• Atletico 2-1 Betis, March 3, 2024

• Betis 0-0 Atletico, August 20, 2023

• Atletico 1-0 Betis, April 2, 2023

• Betis 1-2 Atletico, October 23, 2022

Betting Tip for Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis

Real Betis may have their eyes set on the Conference League final in just over a week’s time, they may slip up here. On top of that, since both teams score and concede more frequently later on in the game, it may be tight through the first half.

Therefore, we have gone for HT Draw as the best tip for this match.

Final Prediction

Atletico 1-0 Betis