Sevilla v Atletico Madrid Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Sunday 06^th January 2019 (Kick-off 3:15 PM)

On Sunday afternoon, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head at the Sanchez Pizjuan, in what could be the biggest game of the La Liga weekend.

Sevilla are currently third place in La Liga, two points behind the visitors and five points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid. This game could prove pivotal in the race for the Spanish top-flight title.

The home side heads into this game undefeated in eight La Liga outings. However, the Andalucian’s have drawn three of their last four league matches. Last time out Pablo Machin’s team drew 1-1 at Leganes.

Sevilla have claimed six consecutive home wins in the Spanish top-flight. They have also scored at least twice in five of those six matches at the Sanchez Pizjuan.

Top Football Bookmakers

Atletico Madrid look like the most likely challengers to champions Barcelona in the race for the Spanish top-flight title this season. Diego Simeone’s team are undefeated in 14 La Liga games, having won their last three league matches against Alaves, Real Valladolid and last time out Espanyol.

Atletico’s recent form on their travels in La Liga has been strong, as they are undefeated in six away matches. However, four of their last five away games in the league have ended all square. Their away games in the league of late have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in nine of their last ten away matches.

Prediction

Draw and/or under 2.5 goals scored