Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla:Atletico to increase the gap with their chasers

Atletico Madrid have 3 games in hand now after their last match against Athletico Bilbao was postponed due to the huge snowstorm most of Spain are experiencing lately.Real Madrid couldn’t take advantage as they could have taken top spot but Los Blancos managed only a goalless draw in Osasuna. Atletico who is still 1st with 38 points will host Sevilla who are 6th with 30 points on Tuesday.

Atletico Madrid

An embarrassing exit in the Copa Del Rey at the hands of third division team Cornella means Diego Simeone has fewer matches to play in the coming weeks. Los Rojiblancos have 3 matches in hand and with the champions league also to start next month, they may find themselves with a very congested calendar. They are in good form though in La Liga. They won their last 4 matches in a row, have won their last 6 games at home and they are the best defensive team in La Liga.

They have a good chance of claiming the title this season but they are under pressure now from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Diego Simeone has to play his cards wisely.

Sevilla

An important win against Real Sociedad by 3-2 on Saturday saw Sevilla push further for a place in the European spots next season. Sevilla have a very good away record. They have won seven of their eight away games and drawn one. They are unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions.

Verdict

The past 3 meetings between these two teams finished 1-1.

We predict under 3.5 goals for this match.