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La Liga: Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid
Kickoff Time: 2025-10-28 04:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Affected by multiple competitions, Real Betis has seen a decline in their league performance this season, with a current record of four wins, four draws, and one loss, and a win rate of only 44.44%. However, the team’s home performance remains reliable, with a league home win rate as high as 75%. After nine rounds of league matches, eight players have scored league goals, and nine players have provided league assists. Among them, Colombian striker Cucho Hernandez is the team’s standout performer, contributing four goals and one assist in the league. Midfield maestro Pablo Fornals has also performed well, with two goals and four assists in the league. Even central defender Marc Bartra has scored a league goal. According to season statistics, Real Betis generates a large number of shooting opportunities in every match, averaging 14.8 shots per game, ranking third in the league. With every player possessing excellent shooting skills, it is difficult for opponents to implement targeted defensive strategies.
This season, Atletico Madrid has shown a trend of being strong at home but weak away. They remain unbeaten at home so far but have yet to secure a win away. In the midweek Champions League match, the team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Premier League giants Arsenal. During the game, they managed 11 shots but only one was on target, indicating very low offensive efficiency. The team’s key player is Argentine striker Julian Alvarez, who has contributed six goals and one assist in the league and one goal and two assists in the Champions League. Unfortunately, in Atletico Madrid’s last three matches, Alvarez has failed to score or assist, suggesting he is not in his best form. Season statistics show that Atletico Madrid’s style has changed, as they have begun to adopt a possession-based tactic, averaging 55% possession per game and an 87% pass success rate, both ranking fourth in the league. In contrast, the team’s average fouls per game have dropped to 10.7, ranking third from the bottom in the league, no longer resembling the defensively solid Atletico Madrid that fans are familiar with. So far this season, the team has only managed to keep a clean sheet twice, indicating defensive instability.
The two teams are relatively close in strength. However, based on their performances this season, Real Betis excels in offense, while Atletico Madrid struggles in defense. Considering Atletico Madrid’s inability to secure an away win this season, Real Betis is unlikely to miss the opportunity to secure points at home in this matchup.
Real Betis’ Last 5 Games: DDWWW
25-10-24 Genk 0-0 Real Betis
25-10-19 Villarreal 2-2 Real Betis
25-10-06 Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis
25-10-03 Ludogorets Razgrad 0-2 Real Betis
25-09-29 Real Betis 2-0 Osasuna
Atletico Madrid‘s Last 5 Games: LWDDW
25-10-22 Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid
25-10-19 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Osasuna
25-10-11 Atletico Madrid 1-1 Inter
25-10-06 Celta Vigo 1-1 Atletico Madrid
25-10-01 Atletico Madrid 5-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Head-To-Head Record
25-05-19 Atletico Madrid 4-1 Real Betis
24-10-28 Real Betis 1-0 Atletico Madrid
24-03-03 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Betis
23-08-21 Real Betis 0-0 Atletico Madrid
23-04-03 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis
Prediction: Real Betis to win or Draw