Sevilla hope to close the gap on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, when they face off in a highly important match at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan on 19:00 4th April. Sevilla are placed 4th with 55 points from 28 games. Atletico Madrid occupy a position as 1st in the league on a meagre 66 points.
Sevilla need a win against league leaders Atletico Madrid on Sunday to shorten the gap in the table.
Sevilla unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;Sevilla has won in the last 7 of 8 matches at home;Sevilla scored in the last 16 of 18 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Sevilla’s last 7 of 9 matches.
Atletico Madrid unbeaten the last 5 matches in a row;Atletico Madrid unbeaten the last 8 matches in a row when playing away;Atletico Madrid scored in the last 15 of 17 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Atletico Madrid’s last 6 of 8 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Results have pretty much up to scratch in recent matches for Sevilla who have been neither awesome nor poor. In their 3 latest outings Sevilla won 1-0 against Real Betis and went on to a 2-0 win against Elche. Their latest game produced a 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid.
Atletico Madrid look to extend their current momentum with another positive result. In their 3 latest outings Atletico Madrid split the points in a 0-0 draw against Getafe and went on to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in the Champions League. Their latest game produced a 1-0 win against Deportivo Alaves.
It has the look of an equal match up, however Atletico Madrid still seem better value for a win here than ill-performing Sevilla.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The last time the pair played each other Atletico Madrid came away as 2-0 winners back in January 2021 in a match in the La Liga. Recent meetings between the two have not been action-packed when it comes to goals as 7 of the last 10 matches had under 2.5 goals scored. In addition, at least one team managed a clean sheet in 6 of the last 10 matches. Atletico Madrid enjoy a 4-5-1 advantage in the La Liga against Sevilla.
Sevilla find themselves placed 4th in the table on 55 points from 28 matches. In 1st place Atletico Madrid are 11 points ahead in the standings.
The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. Betting on Sevilla will pay out at 2.90, as bookies predict Sevilla are in with a 34% chance of beating Atletico Madrid. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 3.00 on offer, while an away win for Atletico Madrid pays out at 2.70. Sevilla won 7 of their last 10 home league games whereas Atletico Madrid lost 1 of their last 10 away league games.
The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 49% in this match. This equals odds around 2.05, while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.73. The bookies estimate the chance of this outcome paying out lies at 58%. The last 10 home league games for Sevilla averaged 2.2 goals per game with BTTS paying out 2 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Atletico Madrid the average total goals were 2.4 with 5 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 38%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.63 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.47. Sevilla’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 2.2 goals a game. 5 of Sevilla’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Atletico Madrid’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.4 goals per game. 4 of the last 10 away matches for Atletico Madrid went over 2.5 goals.