Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla

Verdict: Antoine Griezmann to score anytime

Best Odds: 6/4

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to claim an immediate response on Saturday afternoon, Atletico Madrid will welcome Sevilla to the Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid

Starting with the hoists, while Atletico Madrid might have continued to receive a string of plaudits since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Diego Simeone’s men are seeking a recent boost. Last seen earlier in the week suffering an infamous collapse at home against Getafe as they eventually had to settle for a 3-3 stalemate, the Colchoneros know that they are seeking a minor miracle in their bid to snatch a 12th domestic crown in the New Year. Hit with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Athletic Bilbao earlier in the month Simeone will also have a mounting headache over his side’s recent issues at the back. Despite punching their Champions League knockout stage ticket with a real flurry, Atletico have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Now holding just a three-point buffer from dropping out of La Liga’s top-four, Saturday’s hosts will know the importance of making a statement here.

Team News

Shown a pair of first half bookings against Getafe earlier in the week, former Manchester City defender Stefan Savic will serve a one-match suspension here. Not making a single appearance since the middle of September after sustaining a long-term Achilles tendon injury, French midfield Thomas Lemar will once again miss out on Saturday afternoon.

Making real history in midweek and becoming Atletico’s joint all-time leading goalscorer, Antoine Griezmann will have another leading role to play at the Metropolitano. Already notching nine La Liga strikes this season. Alvaro Morata will make a full return here.

Sevilla

As for the visitors, turning to Sanchez Flores earlier in an attempt to steady their sinking ship, the former Watford boss couldn’t have gotten his tenure off to a better start. Putting in a stunning performance away at Granada on Tuesday night as they eventually stormed their way to a 3-0 romp, that was the first La Liga victory that Sevilla have claimed since the end of September. However, showing a string of issues this season and still firmly looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, the former Europa League champions are desperate to find some crucial stability. Opening Saturday’s trip to the capital holding just a three-point buffer over slipping into the drop zone, Flores will be dreaming of the chance to spring a heavyweight upset here. However, hit with an infamous 6-1 drumming when they last travelled to the Metropolitano back on March 4th, Sevilla should be bracing themselves for another stern examination this weekend.

Team News

Still dealing with a stacked injury list, Sevilla will once again be without the likes of Marcos Acuna, Loic Bade, Mariano Diaz, Erik Lamela, Jesus Navas, Djibril Sow and former Manchester City midfielder Fernando. However, after serving a one-match suspension against Granada earlier in the week, Croatian star Ivan Rakitic could make a full return here.

While Youssef En Nesyri might have failed to notch a single domestic strike since returning from November’s international break, the Morocco international will spearhead Sevilla’s charge on Saturday afternoon.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Atletico Madrid and Sevilla last met back on March 4th, Simeone’s men claimed a thumping 6-1 victory at the Metropolitano Stadium.
• Likewise, Saturday’s hosts have lost just a pair of their previous 13 La Liga meetings against Sevilla.
• Atletico Madrid have recorded just a single clean sheet from their last six appearances across all competitions.
• Sevilla’s 3-0 victory against Granada in midweek was the first top-flight win that they have recorded since back on September 26th.
• Nine of the last 11 La Liga meetings between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Suffering an infamous last-gasp collapse at home against Getafe earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 3-3 stalemate, Atletico Madrid will know the importance of claiming a welcomed boost here. Storming their way to a remarkable 6-1 romp when they last welcomed Sevilla to the Spanish capital back on March 4th, Simeone will be calling on a repeat performance at the Metropolitano.

Verdict: Antoine Griezmann to score anytime

Best Odds: 6/4

Bookmaker: Dachbet