Atletico Madrid will be hosting Sevilla at their Wanda Metropolitano in the clash that could determine a lot of things about the final standings of the La Liga top four. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Atletico-Sevilla prediction and pick we have laid out below.
Atletico Madrid is not having the greatest of seasons. They were presumed to be favorites for the Spanish title, but inconsistent and even at times very poor play meant that they are now in a fight for the third spot. Still, a recent 1-0 win at home versus Real Madrid means that Atleti could have a strong end to the season. Sevilla, on the other hand, challenged the title for a very long time. A major drop in form as the season was coming to a close meant that the club from Andalusia is now possibly in danger of losing this Champions League slot.
Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the Atletico-Sevilla La Liga odds:
La Liga Odds: Atletico-Sevilla Odds
Atletico: (+125)
Sevilla: (+260)
Draw: (+200)
Over: 2.5 (+150)
Under: 2.5 (-184)
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Why Atletico Could Win This Match
As mentioned above, Atletico Madrid was considered one of the favorites for the Spanish title before the season. At the start, their position was shaky and they had to bail themselves out in added time in many games to win the affairs. Then came December and four losses in a row that meant that Atleti are out of the title race. Still, a strong showing after that, with just four defeats in 18 games in 2022 means that Atletico is not missing next year's edition of the Champions League.
Still, their fans are very demanding and they are looking to finish the season strong. Thankfully for Atletico players, they pulled out a 1-0 win versus Real Madrid and they are looking to build upon that confidence. Now, they are facing Sevilla and after such a disappointing year, Atletico Madrid is surely going to go for a win in this match to secure that third spot. They are a point ahead of Sevilla, but the squad is aware that a win here means that the third spot is guaranteed. That will likely be the biggest motivation for Atletico.
One more important factor is the sheer quality of Atletico Madrid. It is sometimes overlooked due to the setup of coach Diego Simeone, but this squad is full of some great players. With all due respect to Sevilla and their roster, having guys like Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Joao Felix, to name a few, means that Atletico should be considered favorites in this match.
Why Sevilla Could Win This Match
After a sound challenge for the title for almost the entire season, Sevilla is down to fourth place, with a battle to keep it that way waiting for them. Their crosstown rivals Betis are five points behind. Finishing the season outside of the top four would be a major disappointment for Sevilla, especially losing it to their city rivals. However, they have a chance to guarantee the top four spot and Champions League football next season by winning this match. It will be hard, but Sevilla can definitely do it.
Their squad is not as star-filled as Atletico, but they have a ton of solid players that play well together. Guys like Rafa Mir, Ivan Rakitic, Lucas Ocampos, Alejandro Gomez, and Erik Lamela are definitely not scrubs, so it will be interesting to see can they continue doing what they have done all year – keep Sevilla going in a fight for the top four. To guarantee a place in the Champions League by beating the champions of last season, despite their poor form this season, would be a great achievement for this great club.
They have the motivation and they have the personnel to win this match. In the end, it will be about Sevilla showing up when their fans expect from them the most. They can still guarantee a top-four spot by winning their last match versus Athletic Bilbao. Sevilla players, board, and fans definitely would love to do it at the magnificent Wanda Metropolitano stadium versus Atletico Madrid.
Final Atletico-Sevilla Prediction & Pick
It is a huge match between two great teams, that cannot be overstated. Both of them have their strengths, but due to their recent form, Atletico Madrid are definitely favorites. Our final Atletico-Sevilla prediction is an Atletico win at their Wanda Metropolitano.
Final Atletico-Sevilla Prediction & Pick: Atletico (+125)
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