Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction 08.02.2026 | La Liga

Atletico Madrid enter this clash as one of Europe’s most formidable forces on home soil, having transformed the Metropolitano into a near-impenetrable fortress, dropping just two points across the entirety of the 2025-26 LaLiga campaign.

Rooted in their customary third place behind Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, Los Rojiblancos have successfully blended their trademark defensive solidity with a newly sharpened attacking edge — a transformation epitomized by their stunning 5-0 demolition of Real Betis in the Copa del Rey just days ago.

With a league-high 10 clean sheets to their name and an unbroken psychological advantage over this Andalusian opponent — having not lost to them at home in over a decade — the Madrid side look perfectly poised to reinforce their Champions League credentials while keeping relentless pressure on the top two.

Head coach Diego Simeone will be without Pablo Barrios for the foreseeable future due to a significant muscle injury, but winter signing Ademola Lookman, who marked his debut with a goal in the 5-0 rout of Real Betis, is expected to retain his place in the starting XI.

Meanwhile, Real Betis travel to the Spanish capital seeking redemption and a spark to reignite their European ambitions, following a humiliating 5-0 midweek defeat at the hands of their upcoming hosts in the Copa del Rey.

Despite currently sitting in a respectable fifth place in La Liga standings, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have struggled to maintain consistency against the division’s elite, often finding themselves outmatched in high-stakes encounters away from the Benito Villamarín.

Betis’ away form remains a significant concern. They have won just twice in 11 La Liga road trips this season, and history suggests that securing victory at Atletico Madrid will be a monumental challenge. Their record at the Rojiblancos’ ground is particularly grim, extending over a 19-game winless streak.

Adding to their troubles, Real Betis will be without several key figures for this clash. Influential players such as Sofyan Amrabat, Giovani Lo Celso, captain Isco, and top scorer Cucho Hernández are all sidelined through injury, leaving Pellegrini with a severely depleted squad to face one of Spain’s toughest home sides.