Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | La Liga, October 27, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: Sunday, Oct 27
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Benito Villamarín, Spain

Real Betis will host Atletico Madrid in their 11th game of the 2024/25 La Liga season at Benito Villamarín. The Colchoneros remain unbeaten in the domestic setting but endured a disappointing defeat in their latest European tie.

Hosts Real Betis have made a decent start to their domestic campaign and have suffered just a single defeat in their last four outings. They turned in a fine show against Copenhagen in their latest game and will have a home advantage in this tie. Los Beticos currently sit outside the European spots and could have an excellent chance to grab three points on Sunday night.

Meanwhile, Atletico had a mixed start to the new campaign as they are coming off a 3-1 loss to Lille in their last game. But they are better positioned to win this weekend’s tie and claim all three points against the home side.

Real Betis Team News

The hosts will be without the services of former Real Madrid midfielder Isco who’s struggling with a leg injury. William Carvalho will also be sidelined with his Achilles injury whereas Giovanni Lo Celso is nursing a hamstring injury. Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque is expected to lead the line.

Atletico Madrid Team News

As for Atletico, they will be without injured trio Robin Le Normand (head), Cesar Azpilicueta (calf) and Marcos Llorente. Chelsea signee Conor Gallagher will start at the heart of Diego Simeone’s midfield.

Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups

Real Betis predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Adrian

Defenders: Ruibal, Natan, Bartra, Rodriguez

Midfielders: Cardoso, Altimira, Fornals

Forwards: Avila, Ezzalzouli, Roque

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup: (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan

Midfielders: De Paul, Koke, Barrios

Forwards: Sorloth, Griezmann

Also Read: Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | La Liga, October 26, 2024

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 45 times in the past, with Atletico Madrid winning 27 of those games. Real Betis have won only seven between both sides, whereas the remaining 11 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

The French striker Antoine Griezmann, who inspired his side to a late 2-1 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League is one of the standout players in the Atletico Madrid squad. The veteran forward has bagged four goals and five assists in 13 appearances across all competitions.

Vitor Roque (Real Betis)

Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque has been involved in every game for Real Betis this season. The young forward is one of the dynamic players in Pellegrini’s squad who has yet to make his mark in the Spanish top-flight.

Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

Just like every season, Atletico Madrid are expected to secure an easy win against the hosts. The Colchoneros have made a strong start to the La Liga campaign and are only one of the two unbeaten sides in the league. Despite making significant reinforcements this summer in players like Julián Álvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Le Normand, Atletico came crashing down earlier this week in the game against LOSC Lille at home.

As for Real Betis, they also made a decent to their La Liga campaign and are currently languishing seventh in the league table. They will return to home soil where they have won four of their last six competitive matches. They will aim to build on a 2-1 win over Osasuna in this weekend’s tie.

Predicted Score: Real Betis 1-2 Atletico Madrid

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