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Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Given the fact that both sides are chasing valuable La Liga points here, this encounter has all the makings of a rather enticing affair. On Sunday, 8 February, Atletico Madrid host Real Betis in La Liga – giving football fans and bettors alike an array of betting angles to enjoy. Diego Simeone’s side have been rock solid at home this season, but they face a rather unpredictable Betis side, one unafraid of putting all of their eggs in the proverbial attacking basket.

Ryan Liberty
Ryan Liberty

Last updated: 2026-02-03

Chad Nagel

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Alex Baena of Atletico de Madrid scores the team's second goal

Alex Baena of Atletico de Madrid scores the team's second goal / Getty Images

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability – Atletico Favoured at Home

The hosts enter the game as the worthy favourites, something which shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise given their recent performances

  1. Atletico Madrid (Home): 4/7 (1.57) – 63.7%

  2. Draw: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%

  3. Real Betis (Away): 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%

    Odds courtesy of 1Win, subject to change

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 27/10/2025: Real Betis 0-2 Atletico Madrid 

  2. 18/05/2025: Atletico Madrid 4-1 Real Betis 

  3. 27/10/2024: Real Betis 1-0 Atletico Madrid 

  4. 03/03/2024: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Betis 

  5. 20/08/2023: Real Betis 0-0 Atletico Madrid 

Atletico Madrid Current Form – DLWDW

Atletico Madrid come into this game in decent form and given their consistency, will like their chances at home against Real Betis. They continue to be a side capable of making life difficult for their opponents when playing at home, and under Diego Simeone, will always be defensively sound. Yes, their away form has possibly cost them unnecessary points on the road this season, but if they are able to control the tempo and put pressure on their visitors here, they will come away with a positive result. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Pablo Barrios
    One of the creative contributors at Atleti, his ability to add to their robust midfield while also contributing goals and assists when it matters most certainly makes him a player to keep an eye on. 
  • Marcos Llorente 
    He remains a physical presence in this Atletico side, and in a fixture like this, he will only add to the potency of the hosts. He will be a threat aerially, but also one of the unsung heroes in Simeone’s defensive shape. 
  • Clement Lenglet
    His control and patience at the back is another powerful aspect of Atletico’s game management. He ensures his side maintains a good pace and rhythm, and in those tightly contested affairs, he is a player you want to have in your squad. Keep an eye on him here. 

Atletico Madrid Team News

At the time of writing, Diego Simeone has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of this fixture. 

Real Betis Current Form – WLLWW

Real Betis come into this game off the back of a mixed bag of results. At times, they look incredibly dangerous and seem to be able to muster incredible moments of attacking brilliance. And yet at the same time seem to be terribly vulnerable when out of possession. They have struggled to impose themselves on games when playing away, even more so when their opponents have the bit between their teeth. 
Nevertheless, if they are afforded time and space on the ball, they have the ability to cause any side problems and can ask questions of any defensive system. If they can play with confidence and avoid their cautious style, they could be in with a shout here.

Key Players to Watch

  • Abde Ezzalzouli
    He is, without question, a playmaker and someone capable of driving Betis forward with the ball. A simple player, never wanting to over-complicate moments of possession have seen him endear himself to the Betis faithful throughout the season. 
  • Ezequiel Avila
    A dangerous player through transition moments, particularly when he is afforded space behind opposing defensive lines. He is a direct player who knows exactly where the goals are. Keep an eye on him here, especially considering that the visitors will want this to be as open as possible.
  • Antony 
    Antony continues to reinvent himself in Spain. While he may not have hit the heights of previous seasons, he is most certainly capable of creating chances from very little and getting his side into seriously attacking positions. 

Real Betis Team News

Real Betis comes into this game with no injuries to consider. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Atletico Madrid 
    Oblak, Molina, Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri, Llorente, Barrios, Cardoso, Gonzales, Almada, Sorloth. 

  2. Real Betis 
    Lopez, Gomez, Natan, Llorente, Ortiz, Roca, Deossa, Ezzalzouli, Fornals, Antony, Avila.

Suggested Bets

If you are intending to place a few bets on the game with the best online football betting sites, consider these suggested bets. 

  1. Atlético Madrid to Win: Strong home form makes this a logical pick. (4/7 with Betway) (8/13 with 1Win)

  2. Under 2.5 Goals: Atletico often control games defensively at home. (4/5 with Pinnacle)

Value Bets

For bettors happy with a little extra risk, consider our value bet for this fixture.

  1. Draw at Half-Time: Atletico often break teams down later. (11/5 with BetWinner)

Prediction: Atletico Madrid Win and Under 2.5 Goals 

The structure of the home side and the way in which they prioritise their defensive priorities suggests that space and time will be valuable commodities in this encounter. The visitors will likely make this a competitive encounter early on, but the quality, depth, and patience of the hosts will surely see them through here. 
Back Atletico to come away with all three points and under 2.5 goals in the encounter. 

Ryan Liberty
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