Betis — Atletico Madrid Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 5 February 2026
On February 5, 2026, in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, Betis will host Atletico Madrid. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Betis
Real Betis come into this match after two consecutive victories, both by the same scoreline. In their most recent game, Betis defeated Valencia 2–1 at home, coming from behind and snatching the win late in the match. At the moment, Betis sit fifth in the league table and trail the Champions League places by seven points.
Earlier, the team also won 2–1 against Feyenoord in the Europa League, which allowed them to finish fourth in the league phase standings and comfortably qualify for the Round of 16. Overall, Betis’ home form looks very convincing. The team have won five straight home matches, and in their last ten home games they have recorded eight wins, one draw, and only one defeat.
As for the Copa del Rey, Betis advanced past Elche in the previous round with a 2–1 victory. Looking at their recent history in the competition, Betis won the Copa del Rey in the 2021–22 season, but were eliminated relatively early last year, losing to Barcelona in the Round of 16.
In home matches against Atlético Madrid, the head-to-head record slightly favours Atlético. In the last six meetings at Betis’ ground, Betis have recorded one win and two draws, along with three defeats. The most recent home encounter ended in a 0–2 loss for Betis against the Madrid side.
Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid come into this match in a rather complicated run of form. In their last four matches, the team have recorded only one win, two draws, and one defeat. In their most recent game, Atlético played away against Levante and were held to a 0–0 draw. At the moment, the team sit third in the league table and trail leaders Barcelona by 10 points.
The biggest disappointment for Atlético recently was failing to finish in the top 8 of the Champions League. In their last group-stage match, they lost at home to Bodø/Glimt, finished only 14th in the overall standings, and qualified for the Round of 32, where they will now face Club Brugge.
As for the Copa del Rey, Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruña 1–0 in the previous round. Historically, Atlético tend to perform quite well in this competition, having reached the semi-finals of the Spanish Cup in each of the last two seasons.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Real Betis, Atlético hold a clear advantage in recent meetings. In the last nine matches between the sides, Atlético have won seven times, with one draw and only one defeat.
Probable Lineups
- Betis: Lopez, Gomez, Natan, Llorente, Ortiz, Roca, Fornals, Deossa, Antony, Abde, Avila
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Ruggeri, Molina, Lenglet, Le Normand, Gonzalez, Koke, Johnny, Baena, Alvarez, Almada
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Betis have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- 4 of Betis’ last 6 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 6 of Betis’ last 8 matches, both teams scored.
- Atletico Madrid have remained unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 matches.
- Atletico Madrid have scored first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Atletico Madrid have won 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Betis — Atletico Madrid Prediction
The teams come into this match in different moods and forms. Real Betis have looked very convincing in recent games, winning both in the league and in the Europa League. The team have qualified for the Europa League Round of 16 and continue their fight for European spots in La Liga, while also enjoying a strong winning streak at home. As for Atlético Madrid, the team have been slightly disappointing in recent matches. They failed to qualify directly for the Champions League Round of 16 after losing to Bodø/Glimt, and in their most recent La Liga game they dropped important points by failing to beat bottom-side Levante. However, when it comes to head-to-head meetings against Betis, Atlético clearly hold the advantage. They have performed very confidently against this opponent in recent years. Taking into account the current form of both teams, Betis’ desire to extend their excellent run and finally break their negative streak against Atlético, along with their strong home form, as well as Atlético’s recent struggles and their own motivation to respond, this match has good potential to see goals from both sides. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.67.
