Atletico Madrid – Sevilla
Our Atletico – Sevilla betting tip is: Over 2.5 goals – 1.82 odds
- Atlético scores an average of 1.7 goals per game, Sevilla concedes 1.3 goals per game.
- Defensive weaknesses at Sevilla, who often concede several goals.
- In the last five games of Atlético, four times at least three goals were scored.
This Sunday, December 8th at 21:00 CET, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano will host the highly anticipated clash between Atlético Madrid and Sevilla FC. Both teams will face each other on matchday 16 of the current La Liga season, with Atlético, third in the table with 32 points, a positive goal difference of 18 and an impressive streak of four wins from their last five games, taking to the field at home.
By contrast, Sevilla, currently in 11th place with 19 points and a negative goal difference of -5, are struggling to find consistency. The inconsistent form reflects the challenges facing coach Garcia Pimienta. However, the visitors proved their mettle in their last game by claiming a valuable victory, which may give them the mental edge they need for the upcoming clash.
Both teams have a lot at stake – Atlético wants to stay close to the top, while Sevilla wants to take the chance to break out of the middle of the table. The tactical instructions of both coaches could be crucial when it comes to aggressive defensive and offensive patterns. Whatever the result on Sunday, the game promises to be an exciting encounter in Spain’s top league.
You can find out which team will come out on top in our comprehensive Atlético Madrid v Sevilla betting tip.
Atletico – Sevilla info
- Date & time: 08/12/2024, 21:00
- Stadium: Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid
- Competition: La Lige, match day 16
- Broadcast/livestream: SKY
Atletico Form & Bilanz Check
Atlético Madrid are currently in impressive form in the current La Liga season. Under the leadership of coach Diego Simeone, the team has won its last few games with remarkable consistency, which is also reflected in their current position in third place with 32 points.
The Rojiblancos have already made a name for themselves with impressive performances such as the 5-0 away win against Valladolid and the convincing 6-0 Champions League win against Sparta Prague. The only blip in this streak came in the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis in October, where Atlético were unable to break through the opponent’s defensive fortress.
New signings key to success
Alexander Sørloth has also caught the eye, and his clinical finishing has been a major factor in their fine form. Elsewhere, the Madrilenians also came out on top in the Copa del Rey, beating Cacereño 3-1, with Julián Álvarez once again proving his scoring prowess. Atlético’s ability to build pressure and decide games, especially in the second half, is also striking, as some of their results suggest.
With a sparkling blend of discipline, tactical finesse and individual class, Atlético are determined to keep the LaLiga title race exciting. Their ability to compete in both LaLiga and European competition bodes well for the rest of their campaign.
Atletico Facts & Analysis
- Position: 3rd place, 32 points.
- Form: four wins in five games.
- Home form: 71% win rate.
Sevilla Form & record check
In the La Liga season of 2024, Sevilla FC, under the direction of coach Garcia Pimienta, are putting in a mixed performance. After the 3-1 Copa del Rey victory against Olot, in which Gonzalo Montiel and Kelechi Iheanacho scored, the question remains whether they can take the momentum into the league. Most recently, they only managed a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, which underlines the team’s inconsistency. That draw followed a narrow 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano, but even that success was not enough to dispel the disappointment of the previous defeats to Leganés (1-0) and Real Sociedad (2-0).
One of the low points of the season was the 5-1 defeat to FC Barcelona, which clearly highlighted the team’s lack of defensive stability. Although Sevilla have shown their strength against league rivals such as Espanyol (2-0), they currently find themselves in 11th place with 19 points and a negative goal difference of -5. The team’s inconsistency is striking, which is also reflected in their form. So far, they have not been able to win two games in a row.
Not enough goal threat
Experts are particularly critical of the high rate of “under 1.5” goals in the first half, which indicates a rather cautious attacking strategy. Players like Juanlu Sánchez and newcomer Valentín Barco are crucial if Sevilla are to rediscover their form. However, a healthy record of winning in less pressured surroundings such as the Copa del Rey, fuels hope that Sevilla can instill their structures in future league outings. Employing GenAI for scouting, as evidenced by the club’s recently published strategy, may be part of the solution to improving their balance between defensive solidity and offensive firepower.
Sevilla facts & analysis
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- Position: 11th, 19 points.
- Form: Two wins in five games.
- Poor away record: Only 14% win rate.
Atletico – Sevilla head to head & statistics
In their last five meetings, Atlético Madrid have beaten Sevilla three times, while Sevilla have won once. One game ended in a draw. The last time the two teams met was in February 2024, when Sevilla emerged 1-0 winners. Atlético Madrid have remarkable series against Sevilla: in the last four games, they have scored in the second half each time and have not been beaten in regular time.
On the other hand, Sevilla have always fallen behind in the second half against Atlético Madrid in the same period. It is also interesting to note that Atlético Madrid have a high scoring rate against Sevilla in the second half and over the full 90 minutes, at 80%.
Direct comparison (H2H)
