LaLiga Action at the Estadio Benito Villamarin – Real Betis face Atletico Madrid

The Estadio Benito Villamarin sees Sunday action as Betis take on Atleti – 9:00pm GMT.

Going into this match in fifth place, Atleti face an up-hill struggle when they travel to third placed Betis.

Real Betis have 46 points to their name, going into this tie

Having lost to Seville in their last game, Manuel Pellegrini’s men must reset and try to gain a positive result in this match.

Also, Their position is third in the League and they have 46 points, that is, 14W, 8L and 4D having won 14 matches, drawn four fixtures, and lost eight games.

When Betis host Atleti, they will do so on the back of seven victories, two darts, and four defeats on their own ground.

Real Betis will have 49 points if they manage to secure a victory.

Good Attacking Performance

Betis will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (48). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Borja Iglesias (4), Nabil Fekir (2), and Sergio Canales (2). Betis have conceded 32 goals.

Going into Sunday’s game, Manuel Pellegrini without seven of his players, due to illness or injury.

Atletico Madrid go into this game with 45 points secured

With Atleti having secured all three points on their two previous outings, Diego Simeone’s men will doubtless be looking to retain their run after this fixture.

Also, Now they have 13 matches won, 7 games lost and 6 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in fifth place, with a total of 45 points having won 13 meetings, drawn six matches, and lost seven games.

Atleti’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Betis. In the 13 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won five fixtures, drawn three meetings, and lost five matches.

Winning this fixture will see Atletico Madrid on 48 points.

Good Attacking Performance

This has been a good season so far for Atleti, in terms of goals scored (47). Their stand out attacking players have been Angel Correa (4), Luis Suarez (2), and Renan Lodi (2). Atleti have conceded 34 goals.

It is likely that six key players will miss Sunday’s fixture, which is something of a concern for Diego Simeone and his Atleti team.

Real Betis v Atletico Madrid – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels these two teams have met on 50 occasions, in which Atleti have enjoyed 24 wins and 14 draws. Also, Betis are unbeaten in their last three games with Atleti at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. In their most recent meeting of this fixture was October 2021, when The Green-and-Whites walked away as 3-0 winners.

Other players of note for Betis are Borja Iglesias and Nabil Fekir with four goals both and for Atleti are Angel Correa and Luis Suarez with four goals each.