Match Overview
Atletico Madrid take on Sevilla in a match in the Spanish La Liga in Madrid on Saturday. This will be a hard-fought contest given that both the teams are very nicely balanced and matched with each other. Atletico's defenders will have a task on their hands given that Sevilla are often known to play attacking football from breakaway positions.
Key Highlights
It must be remembered that Atletico are ranked 3rd in goals scored per match (2.1 goals), which means that they have been brilliant in front of the goalposts this year. They have also been ranked 1st at home this season, and this stat will worry Sevilla. Marcos Llorente is ranked 2 in big chances created in the competition (8).
Injury Report
While Stefan Savic has been suspended, Thomas Lemar and Vitolo will not be available for selection for Atletico in this game owing to injuries. Sevilla have a long list of injured players in their ranks, which includes the likes of Tanguy Nianzou and Mariano Diaz among others.
Prediction
Sevilla have not had the best of times this season, which can be proven by the fact that they are ranked 7th in goals scored per match (1.4 goals). At the same time, they have been ranked 6th in shots on target per match (5 shots). What Atletico will like the most is that Sevilla are ranked 14 in goals conceded per match (1.4 goals). We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.
SPAIN. LA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
23/Dec 15:15 Atletico Madrid VS Sevilla | 1:0 (0:0,1:0) |