Atlético Madrid vs Real Betis Preview 02/04/2023

Atlético Madrid vs Real Betis – 02/04/2023

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The final of four fixtures to be played in La Liga on the 2nd of April sees Real Betis travel to the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano to play Atlético Madrid.

The hosts begin the weekend in 3rd place in La Liga on 51 points with the visitors in 5th place on 45 points. That makes this a crucial match in terms of Champions League qualification.

Atlético Madrid’s final game before the international break was at home against Valencia in La Liga and they ran out 3-0 winners. Atlético Madrid opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and doubled their advantage shortly after half time.

Atlético Madrid added a third goal in the 67th minute and it was a comfortable final 20 minutes of the game.

That victory means Atlético Madrid are undefeated in their 8 most recent fixtures, all of which have been played in La Liga.

There have been wins over Osasuna, Celta Vigo, and Girona away plus victories over Athletic Club and Sevilla at home.

The only games in their last 8 where Atlético Madrid have failed to win have ended in a draw against Getafe at home and Real Madrid away.

Trends show in their 32 most recent home matches in La Liga, Atlético Madrid have been undefeated 27 times. They have won 4 of their last 5 home league games and over 2.5 goals have been scored in 3 of those matches.

Real Betis make the trip to the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on the back of a 1-0 home win over Real Mallorca.

The only goal of the game was scored in the 48th minute and it was an important victory for Real Betis who went 4 matches without a win in all competitions.

There were defeats home and away against Manchester United in the Europa League plus draws with Real Madrid at home and Villarreal away in La Liga.

Trends show Real Betis have become a tough team to bet in La Liga and they are undefeated in their 6 most recent league games.

There have been wins at home over Real Valladolid and Real Mallorca plus Almeria and Elche away. Real Betis are undefeated in their last 4 away La Liga matches, winning 3 of those 4 games.

Both teams have scored in each of Real Betis’ 3 most recent away league matches.

Team news and Atlético Madrid are without defender Reinildo Mandava due to a knee injury. They also have doubts over the fitness of Sergio Reguilón.

Real Betis are without suspended midfielder Andres Guardado. Abner Vinicius, Luiz Felipe, Nabil Fekir, and Juan Cruz are all in the treatment room.

Atlético Madrid have improved a lot since the World Cup but Real Betis are proving to be a tough team to beat in La Liga of late. We expect to see both teams score in an entertaining match and the game could end level, with over 2.5 goals scored.