Verdict: Atletico Madrid win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Meeting for the second time in the space of a few days, Atletico Madrid will welcome Real Betis to the Spanish capital on Sunday evening.
Atletico Madrid
Starting with the hosts, extending on their Copa del Rey adventure on Thursday night thanks to what was a sensational 5-0 romp away at Real Betis, Diego Simeone’s men will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Despite signing off their Champions League group stage adventure with a shock 2-1 loss at home against Norwegian high-flyers Bodo/Glimt, the Spanish giants have enjoyed an impressive domestic flurry. While Simeone’s side might have already accepted that the best they can settle for is a bronze medal finish among Spain’s elite in 2026, Atletico have not suffered a single La Liga defeat since the start of December. It should also be highlighted, Madrid have registered 31 points from their 11 top-flight showdowns in front of their own supporters so far this season.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Taken off after sustaining a blow to the head away at Levante last weekend, Norwegian International Alexander Sorloth will once again miss out on Sunday evening. Missing out away at Betis in midweek, summer recruit Johnny Cardoso remains a major doubt here.
Left as an unused substitute in Seville on Thursday night, Spanish ace Robin Le Normand should be handed a full recall at the heart of Simeone’s defence. Finding the net on his Atletico debut earlier in the week, new recruit Ademola Lookman will be hoping to keep his spot from the start.
Real Betis
As for the visitors, completely blown away in Seville on Thursday night as they slumped to that infamous 5-0 drumming at the hands of Atletico, Real Betis have shown plenty of issues since opening the New Year. Watching their dreams of a famous Champions League ticket take a blow, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have lost three of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Getting 2026 underway with a woeful 5-1 loss against Real Madrid, Sunday’s guests should also be concerned by their struggles away from the Estadio de La Cartuja. In fact, Betis have failed to win any of their last four consecutive matchups outside of Seville across all competitions (three defeats, one draw). It should also be noted, Pellegrini’s side have lost all of their previous six straight trips to Atletico.
Real Betis Team News
Not making a single appearance since the end of November, former Real Madrid superstar Isco remains on the sidelines with an extended ankle issue. Likewise, ex-Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is still recovering from a muscle injury.
Making his move from Manchester United a permanent one over the summer, Brazilian ace Antony will be hoping to notch a first La Liga strike since the start of December. One-time Barcelona youngster Marc Bartra will start at the heart of Betis’ defence on Sunday evening.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Key Factors to Consider
- When Atletico Madrid travelled to Seville for a Copa del Rey showdown on Thursday night, Simeone’s men stormed their way to an empathic 5-0 romp.
- In fact, Atletico have won all of their previous six straight home fixtures against Real Betis.
- Atletico have registered 31 points from their 11 top-flight showdowns in front of their own supporters so far this season.
- Betis have failed to win any of their last four consecutive matchups outside of Seville across all competitions (three defeats, one draw).
- Simeone’s side have recorded a clean sheet in all of their last three consecutive domestic appearances.
Conclusion
Extending on their Copa del Rey adventure on Thursday night as they stormed their way to a sensational 5-0 romp in Seville, Atletico Madrid will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they return to the Spanish capital this weekend. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their domestic dominance on home soil, Simeone’s side have registered 31 points from their 11 La Liga showdowns in front of their own supporters and no team among Spain’s elite can boast a better home record this season.
Verdict: Atletico Madrid win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
