Football Result

2025-05-18
Julián Álvarez 10', 75'
Robin Le Normand 45'+3'
Ángel Correa 90'+6'
Pablo Fornals 67'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
39.4%
27%
33.6%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.733
0.656
Game Stats
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
7
Shots
20
12
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Fouls
12
9
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
7
4
Offsides
2
1
Saves
6
7
Team Formations
4-4-2
4-2-3-1


Location
Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Attendance
62,269
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-19 | Game Summary

Atlético Madrid dominated Real Betis in their Spanish LALIGA clash on May 18, 2025, securing a convincing 4-1 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Julián Álvarez shone with a brace, while Robin Le Normand and Ángel Correa added to the home side's tally. Pablo Fornals scored the lone goal for Real Betis. Atlético's attacking prowess was evident with 20 total shots, 11 of which were on target, compared to Real Betis's 12 shots with 7 on target. Despite having less possession (44.7%) than Real Betis (55.3%), Atlético Madrid proved more clinical in front of goal.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly anticipated an Atlético Madrid win, though the margin of victory exceeded expectations. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and the actual result reflects that assessment.
Atlético Madrid's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses and one draw in their last five games before this one, which is also the current form considering this game too. Before the game, their attacking strength was evident in their previous home games but, on the other hand, they suffered a defeat in the most recent away game. Their next match against Girona will be a test of their away form. Girona, with a rate of 0.576, have been struggling recently, losing two of their last five, but they have a good home record against Atlético Madrid.
Real Betis, on the other hand, has been struggling for consistency, having a couple of draws and a couple of wins in their last five games before this one. Prior to this match, Real Betis demonstrated resilience in the UEFA Conference League but struggled to convert draws into wins in LALIGA. They will play against Valencia in their next game; the home advantage could be crucial, but Valencia has shown glimpses of strong performance in recent matches.
Looking at the head-to-head record between Atlético and Real Betis, Atlético has been dominant at home. This game continues that trend, reinforcing Atlético's strength on their own turf in this matchup.

2025-05-17 | Pre-game insights

On May 18, 2025, Atlético Madrid will face Real Betis at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a highly anticipated Spanish LALIGA match. An AI model predicts an Atlético Madrid victory, assigning them a 39.4% win probability compared to Real Betis's 33.6%, with a 27.0% chance of a draw. Despite Atlético's slightly stronger team rate of 0.733 against Real Betis's 0.656, their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five league games.
Atlético's recent 0-2 defeat against Osasuna raises concerns, even after dominant victories against Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano. The spotlight will be on Antoine Griezmann, whose creativity and goal-scoring prowess are crucial for Atlético's success. Real Betis, on the other hand, has been struggling to secure wins, drawing three of their last five matches, including two in the league. Their recent form suggests a resilient but not necessarily dominant side.
The last head-to-head encounters have been closely contested, with Atlético Madrid edging out three wins in the last five matches. However, Real Betis managed a 1-0 victory in their most recent clash. Given the AI's prediction and Atlético's need to bounce back, the match promises to be a tactical battle, with Atlético likely leveraging their home advantage and Griezmann's brilliance to secure the predicted win.