LiontipsBetis vs. Atletico. Forecast (odds 4.35) and bets on the match of the Spanish championship
Command Analysis
Current form
El Claçaico is not the only La Liga top-flight fixture this weekend, as Betis host Atletico Madrid in what is sure to be a blockbuster encounter. In the preliminary rounds among the top seven teams, the Green and Whites will be looking to end an inconsistent run of recent fixtures, capped by a 1-1 draw with Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League.
It was disappointing for Manuel Pellegrini, but the Chilean can point to the fact that his side had only lost once in their previous seven home games in all competitions. However, the hosts last won against the Mattress Makers in the 2018/19 tournament.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carvalho (Achilles injury), Roca (ankle injury), Isco (leg injury) and Nathan (red card) will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Betis' Abde Ezzalzouli has been in fine form, scoring four goals for club and country - two of which came before the 20th minute
- Betis have not won fewer times against any permanent La Liga club since 2018 than they have against Atletico Madrid
Probable line-up : Silva - Sabally, Bartra, Llorente, Perro - Ruibal, Bakambu, Fekir, Fornals, Gareta - Juanmi.
Current form
Atletico will be looking to pile on the pressure and extend their head-to-head record with Betis, while the more superstitious fans may be aware that they have faced Betis on the same weekend as the Clasico three times since Diego Simeone took over – and Atletico were La Liga champions twice that season. However, Atletico arrived this time as a wounded beast, suffering another European defeat, this time to Lille (1-3).
However, with the visitors still unbeaten in La Liga this season, the biggest concern for some fans may be the appointment of Gil Manzano as the referee for this match. Not only did the referee show 13 yellow cards and one red at the Mestalla last Monday, but he has also shown 102 yellow cards and 11 red cards in the 35 games he has officiated for the Indians.
Disqualifications and injuries
Le Normand (head injury), Llorente (knee injury), Lenglet (ankle injury) and Azpilicueta (calf injury) will not be able to take to the pitch.
Interesting trends for betting
- Atletico have scored one goal or fewer in each of their last five away games
- Atletico Antoine Griezmann has been involved in goals in consecutive La Liga games for the first time since the opening two games of the season
- Referee Gil Manzano has shown 102 yellow cards and 11 red cards in the 35 Atletico games he has officiated
Estimated line-up : Moldovan - Zubeldia, Normand, Witsel, Lino - Koke, de Paul, Gomez, Riquelmy - Griezmann, Sorloth.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Betis have won two of their last seven head-to-head matches
7.60Betis to score in the second half
In two of the last five matches the bet came in
1.65Atletico won't score in the first half
In three of the last six games the bet has won
2.18Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the five head-to-head matches, this figure was encountered
1.88Tip and bets
Today we are on the side of active attacking football, which both clubs are quite capable of showing. The squad has quite a few classy players, while the visitors' defense is not as good as it was a few years ago. In addition, it is important for Betis to reach the opponent goal, which in the end may well bring not only joy to the fans, but also important tournament points. Let us add that in three of the last five face-to-face matches, less than three goals were scored.
Our forecast is total over 2.5 goals and we bet on it with odds of 2.30
Bet on the outcome
Today we are on the hosts' side - Betis had a great last season and kept their coach and main squad. In addition, the team will have serious support in the key match on Sunday. Most likely, due to maximum dedication, the "greens" will be able to impose their football on the capital team and achieve success.
Forecast - Asian handicap (0) on Betis with the possibility of a return for 2.20
Bet on corners
Since we expect an open game from both teams, it is likely that we will see a lot of attacking action from both teams and a decent number of corners in this match.
Our prediction is total over 8.5 corners with odds of 1.62
