Atl. Madrid vs Betis: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Atletico Madrid prepare to host Betis on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 under referee Busquets Ferrer, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Atletico Madrid, currently 3rd in the standings with 45 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 31 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances. The attack has been led by Julian Alvarez, the leading goalscorer this season with 7 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Alexander Sorloth, Antoine Griezmann, Conor Gallagher, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Betis, sitting 5th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Cucho Hernandez, who leads the scoring with 8 goals. Support has come from Antony, Pablo Fornals, Aitor Ruibal, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Atletico Madrid and Betis have favored Atletico Madrid, with Betis claiming victory in their most recent clash (5-0). Over the past few seasons, Atletico Madrid have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Levante, Atletico Madrid recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Oblak, Ruggeri, Lenglet, Le Normand, Molina, Gonzalez, Cardoso, Barrios, Llorente, Sorloth, Almada. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Betis's last outing came against Valencia, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Valles, Rodriguez, Llorente, Bartra, Ruibal, Roca, Altimira Clavell, Ezzalzouli, Deossa, Antony, Avila. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Atletico Madrid are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Atletico Madrid and Betis are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Atletico Madrid's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Betis's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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