Will Betis surprise the reigning champions?
The Spanish league is as balanced as it has probably ever been in its long history. Although not all teams have played the same number of games, the top five are separated by only two points. Two of those teams face each other at the Wanda Metrolitano Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with reigning champions Atletico Madrid hosting Betis Sevilla.
The Green and Whites from Andalusia have been in fine form in recent weeks, winning five of their last six league games. In addition, the team of head coach Manuel Pellegrini has the advantage of longer regeneration time. In the English week, Betis were already in action on Wednesday, while the Rojiblancos only took to the field on Thursday. However, these convincing results leave only a limited impression, as Atletico Madrid vs Betis Sevilla double chance X2 betting odds are offered at 2.50.
The champions from Madrid are certainly the favourites, and rightly so, due to their enormous individual quality and well-known home strength. However, it should not go unmentioned that the Colchoneros have only won two of their five LaLiga home games so far this season, with the points being shared on three occasions. The game kicks off on Halloween late Sunday night at 9:30pm.
Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form
Northern Macedonian Enis Bardhi’s last-minute equaliser means Atletico Madrid have just 19 points on the board after ten games played. Compared to the previous year, this is a huge drop of seven points. The last time the team did even worse was in the 2011/12 season, when Atletico Madrid collected only 13 points. A few weeks after this disappointing start, Diego Simeone was hired as head coach and the Madrilenians developed into an absolute top team again.
Defence becomes vulnerable
The games of the red and whites from Madrid were not always pretty to look at, because the concept is simple but successful. The defence is the showpiece and in the forward play often a single opportunity is enough to tilt the game in their own direction. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is considered one of the best in his field and has outstanding “nil” statistics to show for it.
A lead was often synonymous with victory for Atletico Madrid, as hardly any other team knows better how to save a narrow lead over time. However, this quality has been somewhat lost in recent weeks, as the Spanish champions have already conceded ten goals. Last year, for example, only two goals were conceded in the first ten games. As a result, bets on an over 2.5 are now becoming more and more popular in 2021/22. In this weekend’s top match between Atletico Madrid and Betis Sevilla, this bet is also a lucrative option.
No home defeats, but only two wins
In addition to defensive strength, home strength is basically a big plus for the Colchoneros. The Simeone eleven has not yet suffered a home defeat this season, but Suarez & Co. have only won two of their five home games so far. The champions had to settle for a draw against Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad. In the whole of last season, Atletico Madrid only missed out on a home win four times (three draws, one defeat).
Predicted line-up of Atletico Madrid:
Oblak – Lodi, Hermoso, Felipe, Trippier – de Paul, Koke, Lemar – Joao Felix, Suarez, Griezmann
Last matches played by Atletico Madrid:
LaLiga
10/28 2021 – Levante 2 – 2 Atletico Madrid
10/24 2021 – Atletico Madrid 2 – 2 San Sebastian
Champions League Grp. B
10/19 2021 – Atletico Madrid 2 – 3 Liverpool FC
LaLiga
10/02 2021 – Atletico Madrid 2 – 0 Barcelona
Champions League Grp. B
09/28 2021 – AC Milan 1 – 2 Atletico Madrid
Betis Sevilla – Statistics & current form
When looking at Real Betis Sevilla’s finishing positions over the last few years, huge fluctuations can be seen. However, since Chilean Manuel Pellegrini took over in Andalusia, a certain consistency has returned. The Green and Whites are still overshadowed by city rivals Sevilla FC, but as sixth in the table, the club managed to return to Europe. With seven points from their first three Europa League group games, progress is within reach.
Betis play themselves into a frenzy
Betis have not made a satisfactory start to their domestic campaign, going winless in their first three league games. It was not until the away win in the small derby against Granada FC that they managed to break free and since then the team has been in excellent form. The only loss came against Europa League winners Villarreal, but the team has now won six matches and drawn one. Betis Sevilla celebrated five victories in the last six league games, including a brilliant 4:1 win against the bats of Valencia CF in the English week.
Compared to last season, Betis Sevilla have nine more points to their name and in general, the current 21 points from eleven games is the best figure in the last ten years. The self-confidence is huge and the team is definitely capable of causing a surprise in Madrid. Between Atletico Madrid and Betis Sevilla, a double chance X2 bet is well worth considering.
Lots of individual quality on the offensive
The showpiece of the Green-Whites is definitely the offensive department, because with 19 goals scored so far, Betis Sevilla has the second best offensive in La Liga, only Real Madrid has been allowed to cheer more often this season. The top scorer is a player who was a big disappointment last year. In England, he was not convincing at his loan club Wolverhampton, but back in Spain, he underlines his scoring potential. The 29-year-old Brazilian has already scored five goals.
With Sergio Canales, Nabil Fekir, Borja Iglesias and the now 40-year-old (!) club legend Joaquin, Manuel Pellegrini has several players at his disposal who can always provide dangerous moments. Due to the offensive orientation, the many goals are not surprising. As an away team in Madrid, a courageous performance is also expected.
Predicted line-up of Betis Sevilla:
Bravo – Montoya, Pezzella, Ruiz, Moreno – Carvalho, Rodriguez – Canales, Fekir, Juanmi – Willian Jose
Last matches played by Betis Sevilla:
LaLiga
10/27 2021 – Real Betis 4 – 1 Valencia
10/24 2021 – Real Betis 3 – 2 Rayo Vallecano
Europa League Grp. G
10/21 2021 – Real Betis 1 – 1 Bayer Leverkusen
LaLiga
10/18 2021 – Deportivo Alaves 0 – 1 Real Betis
10/03 2021 – Villarreal FC 2 – 0 Real Betis
Atletico Madrid – Betis Sevilla Direct comparison / H2H record
In the top match of the twelfth LaLiga matchday, a game with many goals would be an absolute surprise. A look at the most recent league games between the Rojiblancos and Betis Sevilla shows a clear tendency towards the Under 2.5. Of the last ten league games, there have only been three goals once, otherwise the forecast for a maximum of two goals was the right decision for Atletico Madrid against Betis Sevilla.
In the last five away games against the Rojiblancos, the Andalusians from Sevilla have not been able to score a single goal, at least a goalless draw was achieved once, otherwise there were defeats in each case. The last away win for Betis dates back to the 2011/12 season.
Atletico Madrid – Betis Sevilla Tip
The Spanish champions are still a little behind expectations and are looking back on their weakest start to a season in the Simeone era, which has lasted almost a decade. The home strength is no longer present in the usual form and also the defence presents itself far more vulnerable than in recent years. Nevertheless, odds of under 1.60 are offered for Atletico Madrid to win at home against Betis Sevilla. The favourites are fine, but not at all lucrative to this extent.
After all, Real Betis Sevilla, the team that has gone from success to success in recent weeks, is visiting the Wanda Metropolitano. The visitors are in excellent form and brimming with self-confidence. Although the direct comparison clearly points to the under 2.5, the top tips recommend the over 2.5. The latest findings suggest this. Even more interesting in the top match Atletico Madrid vs Betis Sevilla is the prediction on the double chance X2. Betting odds of over 2.50 are a bit too high given the strong form of the visitors.
