Sevilla host rivals Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter final clash this week, with the home side going into the clash with a 2-1 lead from the reverse fixture. However, with little separating the duo at the Wanda Metropolitano last week, many are predicting fireworks on Tuesday evening.
Copa del Rey – Atletico Madrid v Sevilla – Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Sevilla – Tuesday 23rd January – 20:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 9/4 at Ladbrokes |
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Spanish giants Sevilla go head-to-head with Atletico Madrid for the second time in a week when they meet on Tuesday evening, with Diego Simeone looking to inspire a comeback victory in the Copa del Rey. Late goals from Jesus Navas and Joaquin Correa cancelled out Diego Costa’s goal for Atletico last time around, meaning that the Madrid giants must now score to be in with a chance of making it through to the semi-finals. For those still unsure of who to back with the bookmakers, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Sevilla Team News & Form
Sevilla surprised many when they came back to win 2-1 against Atletico on the road last week, with new manager Vincenzo Monetella undoubtedly hoping that the result can provide a springboard for the remainder of the campaign. The home side recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Espanyol over the weekend, with goalscorers Franco Vazquez, Pablo Sarabia and Luis Muriel all hoping to be named in the starting eleven on Tuesday evening.
Atletico Madrid Team News & Form
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 home draw against Girona over the weekend, a result which leaves them second in the La Liga standings, now 11 points behind rivals Barcelona. Despite losing at home to Sevilla last time around, manager Simeone will be confident that his team can earn a win on the road this time around to give themselves a chance of making the last four of this seasons Copa del Rey. Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann are likely to once again line up in attack for the visitors, while Spanish internationals Saul Niguez and Koke should help to make up a midfield four.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 34 times in the past, with Atletico Madrid having won 14 of such meetings, as well as recording eight draws. Meanwhile, before last week’s result in Madrid, Diego Simeone had led his team to two straight victories over their rivals in 2017, including a 3-1 home success back in March.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite having lost the home leg last week, it perhaps comes as little surprise that it is Atletico Madrid who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers on Tuesday. The visitors can be backed at odds of 9/5 at William Hill, while those looking to bet on a home win for Atletico can take advantage of 6/4 odds from the bookmaker Skybet. However, Sevilla are the favourites to qualify for the next round at odds of 1/4 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Atletico Madrid keeping a clean sheet on Wednesday evening, which is available at odds of 5/6 with PaddyPower.