Betis vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 09/04/2021, 06:02  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 09/04/2021 at 06:04 in LaLiga Predictions

Atletico Madrid have another tough trip to Seville, this time to face Real Betis as they look to keep their advantage in the title race. Hosts Betis have so far managed 46 points and are placed sixth while Atletico are top of the standings with 66 points. Betis are well in the fight for a place in the Europa League next season and have stepped it up with five wins in the last seven La Liga matches. they’ve lost just three of their last 15 league matches and failed to score in one in the process – the 1-0 loss to Sevilla. Defensively, Betis have been tight, conceding two or more goals in just four of their last 15 league games and with three straight home wins they’ll feel they can get something in this game. In their last six home matches, Betis have scored two or more goals in four and have a healthy run at home in La Liga this season. In the 14 matches played, they’ve won eight and lost four. In their form they should try going for a first win over Atletico after losing each of their last three meetings.

Atletico’s La Liga leadership has been whittled to just one point after enduring a tough run and as they make their way to this game, hard times await with reported injuries to key players. Luis Suarez and Joao Felix are major doubts for the game which could leave the league leaders seriously short in attack. Atletico have five wins in the last seven meetings with Betis and after the loss to Sevilla they’d think this is a perfect chance to bounce back. With Real Madrid and Barcelona facing off, the leaders can be sure of someone dropping points, but all that will work well if they win. Atletico have lost their defensive steel, keeping just four clean sheets in the last 15 matches. The loss to Sevilla was the second in seven league matches and badly dented their title charge, especially when looked at on the other side – the team having won just three of the last eight league games. They finished their last two away league matches without scoring and with the doubts in attack, this may end badly.