Atlético Madrid - Real Betis predictions

A quick look at the betting odds with some of the biggest bookmakers online is enough to tell you who the favourites are. Priced at 1.59, a home win seems the obvious choice. An upset is not quite impossible, mind you, which adds a small degree of risk but is ultimately food increasing profits.

From the current viewpoint, the situation is unambiguous. Considering the strength of Atlético Madrid and the 6.11 odds given to Real Betis to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a remarkable upset.

It’s fair to say Atletico will have been rather disappointed with their last round’s performance against HOME_LAST_ROUND_AWAY. What they encountered was unexpected pressure and resilience from the rival who stood their ground both after the first 45 minutes and the full 90.

Los Verdiblancos are coming on the back of a decisive 3:1 victory in the previous round’s home game, which can be considered a major upset of what most bookies expected. The odds on them winning were at 2.19, yet they led the proceedings throughout – and the goal difference was not negligible, either.

Atletico Madrid have a reputation for consistently scoring high, especially in the past few matches. Records show more than 5 goals scored in total over their previous 3 outings, which is a fairly strong result.

If they keep their current spot number 4th, we’ll be seeing Atletico Madrid in the next Champions League. That said, the league title is well within reach as well.

These two teams already clashed multiple times this season, and neither managed to come out on top in any of those games. Most bookmakers see Atletico as the favourites, though, so they’ll want to use the extra drive of being the hosts to finally earn a conclusive result.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without José Giménez, Thomas Lemar, Antoine Griezmann, César Azpilicueta. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Guido Rodríguez, Nabil Fekir, Abner, Aitor Ruibal, Ayoze Pérez, Bartra, Isco, Sergi Altimira Clavell, Cédric Bakambu. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

Going for a straight Result bet would severely limit your profits, so our advice is to throw in a -1.5 Asian Handicap for the favourites. This will still keep the odds in your favour at 1, but should do wonders for potential profitability.