Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla

Verdict: Atletico Madrid win

Best Odds: 8/15

Bookmaker: Luckster

Looking to make another La Liga statement on Sunday evening, Atletico Madrid will welcome Sevilla to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid

Starting with the hosts, while Atletico Madrid might have been disappointed after only mustering a bronze medal finish among Spain’s elite, Diego Simeone’s men have opened the 2023/24 campaign with a real show of intent. Last seen putting in a rampant display earlier in the week as they stormed their way to a 7-0 romp away at Rayo Vallecano, the Colchoneros should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Opening proceedings with a routine 3-1 victory against Granada on August 14th, the former Spanish champions should be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Really gaining a reputation for their extended purple patch at the Metropolitano Stadium, it should be highlighted that Simeone’s side have won each of their previous 10 straight La Liga appearances in front of their own supporters – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-1 draw against Getafe on February 4th.

Team News

All missing out earlier in the week and dealing with respective injury issues, Atletico will once again be without the likes of Jose Gimenez, Thomas Lemar, Reinildo Mandava and Koke on Sunday evening.

Coming off the bench and bagging a brace away at Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, Spanish international Alvaro Morata should be handed a full recall at the Metropolitano Stadium. 20-year-old Pablo Barrios should once again partner Saul Niguez at the heart of Simeone’s midfield.

Sevilla

As for the visitors, while Sevilla might have made even more Europa League history back in June as they got their hands on a seventh crown, Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side have come crashing back down to earth in a spectacular fashion. Dealing with a string of public financial issues behind the scenes at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Los Nervionenses have endured a nightmare start to the 2023/24 campaign. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they were hit with a 2-1 loss at home against Girona, Sevilla have lost each of their opening three La Liga appearances and they are remarkably the only top-flight club that are yet to put a single point on the board. With their woeful start to proceedings underlined by a shocking 4-3 defeat at the hands of Alaves on August 21st, there is no doubt that the potential relegation scrappers should be bracing themselves for a stern examination when they travel to the capital on Sunday evening.

Team News

Sevilla will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Adnan Januzaj, Tanguy Nianzou and Alfonso Pastor Vacas when they travel to the capital on Sunday evening. Likewise, sustaining a hamstring injury against Alaves on August 21st, Marcos Acuna face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

While attacking talisman Youssef En Nesyri might have been heavily linked with a Premier League switch to West Ham this summer, the Morocco international will spearhead Sevilla’s charge here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met back on March 4th, Atletico Madrid picked up a rampant 6-1 victory on home soil.
• Sunday’s hosts have won each of their last 10 straight La Liga showdowns at the Metropolitano Stadium – a run that stems all the way back to February 4th.
• Remarkably losing each of their opening three La Liga appearances, Sevilla are the only top-flight clubs that are yet to put a single point on the board.
• In fact, continuing on from last season, Sunday’s guests are without a single win from their last seven La Liga appearances.
• Atletico have lost just a pair of their last 13 La Liga meetings against Los Nervionenses.

Conclusion

Putting in that rampant display last weekend as they stormed their way to a 7-0 romp away at Rayo Vallecano, Atletico will be smelling the chance to make another major statement here. Enjoying what has been a hugely impressive start to the 2023/24 campaign, Simeone’s high-flying squad also holds a fearsome reputation on home soil. Winning each of their last 10 straight La Liga showdowns at the Metropolitano Stadium – a run that stems all the way back to February 4th – Atletico will also be excited by their most recent meetings against Sunday’s guests. Landing a 6-1 victory when Sevilla visited the capital on March 4th, we are expecting an enjoyable home win this weekend.

Verdict: Atletico Madrid win

Best Odds: 8/15

Bookmaker: Luckster