Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla: Preview and Prediction
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla Match Preview
- Tournament – Copa del Rey
- Date – Friday, January 26
- Kick-off Time – 01:30 am IST
- Venue – Wanda Metropolitano Stadium
Atletico Madrid have had a decent season so far but appeared to lose some momentum in recent games with just two wins in their last five La Liga games. Moreover, they lost 5-3 in extra time against city rivals Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final.
However, Diego Simeone’s side bounced back to beat Los Blancos 4-2 after extra time in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid are fifth in the La Liga table, 11 points behind leaders Girona with a game in hand. Hence, Copa del Rey is arguably their best chance to win a trophy this season. Meanwhile, it is also the only competition Sevilla are in contention for.
Quique Sanchez Flores’ side are struggling in La Liga as they sit just one point above the relegation zone. However, they’ve been good in the Copa del Rey as they beat Getafe 3-1 away in their Round of 16 clash.
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Team News
Atletico Madrid are without winger Marcos Paulo and Vitolo, both of whom suffered ACL injuries. Thomas Lemar could make a return for the clash though.
Sevilla, meanwhile, are missing Dodi Lukebakio, Kike Salas, and Nemanja Gudelj. Djibril Sow, Erik Lamela, Marcos Acuna, and Orjan Haskjold Nyland could make their way back to the squad. Youssef En-Nesyri is on international duty with Morocco at the AFCON.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid:
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defenders: Axel Witsel, Jose Gimenez, Mario Hermoso
Midfielders: Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Saul Niguez, Samuel Lino
Attackers: Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata
Sevilla :
Goalkeeper: Marko Dimitrovic
Defenders: Loic Bade, Sergio Ramos, Kike Salas
Midfielders: Suso, Boubakary Soumare, Ivan Rakitic, Oliver Torres, Djibril Sow
Attackers: Isaac Romero, Lucas Ocampos
Head-to-Head
Atletico hold a big advantage in the head-to-head with 13 wins in their total 32 meetings. Sevilla have won six of them, with 13 being draws.
Atletico have won three of their last five competitive meetings, with Sevilla winning one.
Last five results:
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Sevilla – La Liga – December 23, 2023
- Atletico Madrid 6-1 Sevilla – La Liga – March 5, 2023
- Sevilla 0-2 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – October 1, 2022
- Atletico Madrid 1-1 Sevilla – La Liga – May 15, 2022
- Sevilla 2-1 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – December 19, 2021
Prediction
Atletico Madrid have played some excellent football under Diego Simeone this season. Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata have flourished in attack for the Rojiblancos as they look to fight for the UEFA Champions League spots in La Liga.
With Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey, Atletico are one of the favorites to win the trophy this season alongside Barcelona. Meanwhile, Sevilla are struggling this season.
It’s also important to note that both sides will play a La Liga game before facing each other. Sevilla will face leaders Girona away while Atletico will face relegation-battling Granada.
Hence, considering their form and fixture list, Atletico should beat Sevilla and move into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Sevilla
Odds (subject to change)
- Atletico Madrid win – 1.69
- Sevilla win – 5.80
- Draw – 4.20
- Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla Players to Watch Out For
Atletico Madrid
For Atletico Madrid, all eyes would be on Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman has been in sensational form this season and has been one of the best players in the world. He has scored 18 goals and provided four assists in 28 games across competitions for Atletico.
He also became the club’s all-time top scorer with 175 goals in 369 games along with 80 assists.
Griezmann will hope to continue to help Atletico lift the Copa del Rey trophy this season.
Sevilla
For Sevilla, the key player could be striker Isaac Romero. The 23-year-old was playing for Atletico’s youth setup before making his debut only earlier this month. He has already scored two goals in his two senior appearances.
In En-Nesyri and Lukebakio’s absence, Romero is Sevilla’s main goal threat and he has impressed in his little time as well.
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla Where to Watch
- India – FanCode
- UK – ESPN2
- US – ESPN+
- Spain- RTVE