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All eyes will be on Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan when Sevilla and Atletico Madrid draw swords in the third round of La Liga on Saturday.
The hosts have won six of their last seven matches and will look to maintain their perfect start.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, are eyeing their first away win of the season.
Read our Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid key stats
- Sevilla's last five matches have all produced at least five cards.
- Four of the last five H2Hs went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Atletico Madrid's last seven games.
Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid preview: Hosts to hold their own?
Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid — Tale of the Tape
| Sevilla | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 5th |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 5 | Goals For | 4 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Sevilla have kicked off their new La Liga campaign in style, beating Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao in their first two games.
The Andalusian side are now on a quest to win their first three top-flight fixtures for the first time since the 2006/07 season.
Only one team has received more yellow cards than Sevilla in La Liga this season.
Marcao remains sidelined with an ongoing physical setback. Jon Guridi has been monitored for fitness after picking up a minor knock against Athletic Club, while Alfon Gonzalez is nearing a full return to matchday fitness following a pre-season quad tear.
Winger Ruben Vargas is dealing with uncertainties surrounding a potential transfer and may be left out of the squad. Summer signing Robbie Ure is still expected to lead the line for Luis Garcia's side, despite failing to score in his first two games for the club.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid followed their 2-0 opening-day victory over Malaga with a 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Sunday.
Despite being a man down and a goal down, Los Colchoneros were able to salvage a point, thanks to Giuliano Simeone's late equaliser.
As Diego Simeone's side gear up for their first away game of the season, they will be missing the services of Alexander Sorloth, who is sidelined with a muscular injury, and Julian Alvarez, who is ruled out due to an illness. Center-back Robin Le Normand is also suspended following his sending-off last weekend.
These are two of five La Liga sides that have had a man sent off this season.
Interestingly, Atletico Madrid have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these teams, having won seven of the last 10 H2Hs (D1, L2).
However, Sevilla have won four of their last six meetings at this stadium.
Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid form guide & betting tips
| Sevilla | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
W
W
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La Liga Form |
W
D
|
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 5th |
| 5 | Goals For | 4 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 2 |
W
W
L
W
W
|
Form (All Comps) |
L
L
W
W
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Sevilla 3-2 Atletico Madrid
At 6/5 (2.20), Atletico Madrid are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
However, Sevilla have been nothing short of impressive this season, and with four wins in the last six H2Hs at this stadium, we believe the hosts will come out on top in a high-scoring encounter.
Five of Sevilla's last six outings and six of Atletico Madrid's last seven fixtures produced goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 3/4 (1.75).
We also fancy over 2.5 total goals at 19/20 (1.95). This landed in each of the last four H2Hs, six of Atletico Madrid's last seven matches, and in five of Sevilla's last six games.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Sevilla at 13/5 (3.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> Sevilla & BTTS – Yes at 57/10 (6.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-2 at 40/1 (41.00) | Likelihood: Outsider