LiontipsReal Madrid vs Betis. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
La Liga title holders are fighting for the Champions League and that is their top priority. So far they are succeeding: after the group stage Madrid team beat Atalanta (4:1 on aggregate) and then English champion (3:1).
Whitesfailed to perform in the Spanish Cup and Super Cup, but fans are waiting for their team to claim the main European club competition title. At this moment Galacticos are on a 16-game unbeaten run, moreover, they didn't concede a single goal in last three games.
In La Liga Blancos are chasing their local rivals, Atletico, who are three points ahead. Hosts have already sealed the Champions League spot for the next season, but of course Zinedine Zidane'steam wants more - to defend their title. After a draw with Getafe (0:0) Madrid beat Cadiz (3:0) on an away game.
Hazard, Valverde, Kroos, Lucas, Mendy and also Modric, who is struggling with back injury, will all be sidelined for today's game.
Betis is having a great season and will fight for a Europa League spot. Team from Sevilla managed to reach the quarter-final of Spanish Cup, where they lost to Athletic only on penalties.
After 32 rounds of La Liga White-Greens have 14 wins and 7 draws, which gives them 6th place in the standings with 49 points. After victory over Levante (2:0) on March 19 Beticos had a run of draws - against Elche (1:1), Atletico (1:1), Valencia (2:2) and finally Athletic (0:0), which we gave our prediction on. We should notice that Betis has a worst defensive record among top-7 teams.
We won't see Camarasa and Martin on the field today.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
In 3 of last 5 head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalty was given in only one of five last head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of last 4 matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In last two H2H games teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Both teams will be highly motivated for this game and that could bring us attacking football and loads of goal opportinutes. Both opponents have a strong offense, but we will bet on current champions, because they have a better squad.
Our prediction - Real to win with handicap (-1) goal.
Today's game can be crucial for both teams and that may turn their attention to defense, but we still expect that teams won't leave the pitch without goals.
Second bet is on total over 3 goals.
