Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds - Saturday, August 29th
Sevilla host Atletico in a highly anticipated LaLiga clash on Saturday, August 29th. Read our lineups, team news, and prediction.
OC Staff - August 29, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadSevilla vs Atletico: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Sevilla host Atletico in a highly anticipated LaLiga clash on Saturday, August 29th at 3:30 PM ET, with the hosts flying high in third place and the visitors looking to close the gap from sixth. Both teams enter this fixture at Sevilla's home ground eager to maintain their unbeaten starts to the 2026/2027 campaign in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Sevilla vs Atletico Recent Results
The hosts come into this match in fantastic spirits after winning their last fixture 3-1 away at Athletic Club. This impressive performance followed an opening-day 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, giving the home team a perfect six points from their first two league matches. Sevilla have shown great resilience early on, already proving they can fight back from losing positions.
The visitors, meanwhile, had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in their last outing, which followed a comfortable 2-0 win over Malaga in their season opener. While the away side has shown plenty of attacking promise, they will be keen to tighten things up defensively to keep pace with the early league leaders.
Sevilla vs Atletico Head to Head
The last meeting between these two Spanish giants ended in a 2-1 victory for Sevilla on home soil back in April 2026. Over the last six encounters across all competitions, Atletico hold the upper hand with four victories compared to two for the hosts. Interestingly, there has not been a single draw between these sides in their last six meetings, suggesting we are in for another decisive encounter.
Sevilla vs Atletico Odds
Sevilla vs Atletico Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Sevilla vs Atletico Probable Lineups
Sevilla (4-2-3-1): O. Vlachodimos; G. Suazo, K. Salas, A. Sangante, J. Iglesias; L. Agoumé, J. Guridi; Oso, P. Fernández, M. Sierra; R. Ure
Atletico (4-2-3-1): J. Oblak; A. Grimaldo, M. Pubill, D. Hancko, M. Llorente; Koke, P. Barrios; Á. Baena, L. Kang-In, G. Simeone; A. Lookman
Sevilla vs Atletico Team News
The home side boast a fully fit squad heading into this crucial fixture. Kike Salas, who was unavailable for the last match due to suspension, is expected to return straight to the starting lineup to bolster the defence.
In contrast, the away side face several selection headaches. Star attackers Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez are both major doubts for the trip. Furthermore, defender Robin Le Normand is ruled out through suspension after receiving a red card in their previous match, leaving a significant gap in the visitors' backline.
Sevilla vs Atletico Match Facts
- Sevilla have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Atletico in all competitions.
Prediction: Sevilla 2-2 Atletico
With both teams showing impressive early-season form, this promises to be a tightly contested affair. Sevilla’s clinical finishing and ability to win aerial duels—averaging 20 won per game compared to Atletico's 12—will severely test the visitors. However, the away side's superior pass accuracy of 87.5% and their style of controlling the game in the opposition's half should allow them to dominate possession. Despite missing key players, the visitors possess the quality to secure a point on the road in an entertaining 2-2 draw.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Given the attacking philosophies of both teams and the fact that Sevilla have seen over 2.5 goals in their last four matches against Atletico in all competitions, backing over 2.5 goals represents excellent value for punters looking for a solid betting angle.
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