Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid
The El Clásico is obviously the top draw of the 10th matchday of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign, but the game between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid on Monday is by no means to be overlooked.
These Top 4 hopefuls are set to square off at Estadio de La Cartuja, with the winner guaranteed to take the fourth seed at the end of this weekend. Both sides have identical records, with four wins, four draws, and one loss. However, Los Rojiblancos have the slight edge in goal difference (+6 to +5), so they’re fourth in the Spanish top-flight standings.
Atletico Madrid won 1-0 against Osasuna in their previous league match, but it was followed by a heavy 4-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Real Betis are coming off back-to-back draws against Villarreal (2-2) and Genk (0-0) in the Europa League.
Learn more about these two teams, as SBOTOP has you covered with today’s match preview.
Talking Points
Antony picked up where he left off at Real Betis
Antony wanted to return to Real Betis after a successful loan stint last year, and he got his wish. This season, the Brazilian winger is back to his happy place, and he’s on pace to surpass his totals from last season.
The former Manchester United forward is among Real Betis’ top scorers with two league goals, both scored against Villarreal last Sunday. In the 2-2 draw, Antony was the spark Los Verdiblancos needed, as he bagged a brace when they were down by two goals in the second half. His first goal was a left-footed volley after receiving a pass from Pablo Fornals, and his second was another successful link-up play with Fornals, this time inside the penalty area.
Antony did not finish the game against Genk last night, as Manuel Pellegrini subbed him off for Pablo Garcia in the 46th minute, but he should be ready to go all out against Atletico Madrid on Monday. He will likely link up with Fornals, Abde Ezzalzouli, and Cucho Hernandez up front. Hernandez has a team-high four league goals and one assist, while Fornals has four assists.
Some of Los Verdiblancos’ notable absences include Isco and Diego Llorente, while Cedric Bakambu is considered doubtful due to a knock.
Is Alvarez content at Atletico Madrid?
There have been reports that Julian Alvarez is growing unhappy at the Metropolitano because of the lack of legitimate trophy chances with Atletico Madrid, considering he won many of them while playing for Manchester City previously. If Alvarez, who is under contract until 2030, plans to leave, Barcelona are expected to pursue the Argentine striker.
His actions on the pitch say otherwise, as Alvarez leads Los Rojiblancos in scoring. With six league goals, Alvarez is second behind Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot conversation. However, he hasn’t scored in La Liga since Atleti’s 5-2 rout of Real Madrid.
Besides Alvarez, Real Betis will also have Giuliano Simeone on their scouting report. The son of the head coach, Diego, already has three assists this term, as he has linked up well with Alvarez in the final third.
History
Real Betis and Atletico Madrid split their two league encounters last season, with the former winning 1-0 at home in October and the latter winning 4-1 in the reverse fixture last May. Atletico Madrid have historically dominated this fixture, winning 12 of the last 18 meetings (D4, L2).
Los Verdiblancos have been particularly strong at home, losing only one of their last four (W2, D1) so far this season across all competitions. Their last such match was a 2-0 win against Osasuna in September.
Meanwhile, Los Rojiblancos are winless on the road, with two draws and two losses so far this term across all competitions. Their most recent away match was a 1-1 result against Mallorca in September.
Betting Tip
The La Liga 2025 odds predict a close fight between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid on Monday. Given their dominance in this fixture, Diego Simeone’s side has the slight advantage at 2.19, whereas Los Verdiblancos aren’t far behind at 3.00, and a draw is at 3.22 in the 1X2 market.
Don’t be surprised if this goes either way. Nonetheless, football fans are guaranteed to get their usual dose of La Liga 2025 highlights this weekend. Besides our recommended bet, bettors can also add Over 2.25 at 1.63, Over 2.50 at 1.85, and Over 2.75 at 2.05 to the parlay. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 4-1 in favour of Atletico Madrid – is a long shot at 50.00.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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