Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Roje Blancos will take on the Glorious on matchday 23 of LaLiga.

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid will host Real Betis at the iconic Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday in LaLiga. Both of these sides recently faced each other in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, and once again will take on each other. In LaLiga, Atletico beat Betis 0-2 in October 2025, and Manuel Pellegrini’s men will be hungry to take revenge for that defeat.

In 22 matches, Atletico won 13, drew six and lost three matches. With 45 points on the table, they sit in third place; their chance of winning the league title is almost over.

Despite spending a lot of money over the transfer windows, the Roje Blancos performance has been subpar. Fans have expressed their frustration with Simeone, and the manager will be under pressure to deliver results.

On the other hand, Real Betis will be aiming to get into the top four places and get some consistency in their results. So far, they have dropped points in crucial games, and that’s why they sit in the fifth spot.

In 22 matches, they have won nine, drawn eight and lost five matches. Their record against Atletico is poor, and facing them away is also a difficult task.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Sunday, 8 February
• Kick-Off Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-L-D

Real Betis (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentinian international had a great start to the season, but everything has gone downhill since then. Alvarez has been criticised a lot by the Spanish media, as he has failed to score goals and hasn’t performed as expected.

Diego Simeone has full trust in him, and he backs him in front of the media. Despite the poor form, Alvarez will be a big threat to the Betis defence. This season, he has played 30 matches in which he scored 11 goals and provided six assists.

Antony (Real Betis)

The Brazilian international’s performance has been decent so far, but he can do a lot better. Pellegrini is satisfied with his performance so far in the league, but expects him to improve his stats.

Facing a physically strong Roje Blancos will be a tough task for him, and it won’t be an easy job at all. So far, he has played 23 matches in which he scored nine goals and provided seven assists.

Match Facts

• The most common result of matches between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid is 0-1. Nine matches have ended with this result.
• Atletico Madrid sit at third spot, and Real Betis sit at fifth place.
• The Roje Blancos won the last league match against Betis by 0-2.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Atletico Madrid to win this fixture – 4/7 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Rodrigo Riquelme, Pablo Barrios, and Alexander Sorloth are all out due to injuries. Griezmann is doubtful for this match; the rest of the players for the hosts are fit to play.

Hector Bellerin, Lo Celso and Junior Firpo are all out due to injuries. Isco has been sidelined since November due to injury; the rest of the visiting squad is fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 136

Atletico Madrid: 73

Real Betis: 33

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Oblak (GK); Ruggeri, Hancko, Pubill, Molina; Baena, Cardoso, Llorente, Simeone; Álvarez, Almada

Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Adrian (GK); Ruibal, Llorente, Bartra, Rodriguez; Altimira, Roca; Antony, Deossa, Ezzalzouli; Avila

Match Prediction

This will be a closely contested fixture for sure. They recently faced each other in the Copa del Rey, and within two days, they lock horns once again.

Quality-wise, Atletico are a bit better side, but Betis won’t be an easy team to beat. The Roje Blancos have a decent record at home, and most probably they will narrowly win this fixture.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Betis

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