LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Betis. Predictions and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad easily advanced past first three rounds of the Spanish Cup. Team experienced no problems in matches against Zamora (3:0) and Panaderia (4:0), but the round of 32 match against Leganes was way more difficult (3:2).
Match against Atletico was a serious challenge for the Basques, but The Royal Club put up another outstanding performance - Januzaj and Sorloth brought a victory to San Sebastian team.
We should note that Imanol Alguacil's will continue to perform in the Europa League, team secured a second spot in the group stage and advanced into the playoffs, where they will play against RB Leipzig.
The White-Blueshave nine victories and seven draws in La Liga, which brought 34 points and a 6th spot in the standings. On January, hosts drew to Alaves (1:1), beat Celta (1:0) and then split the points with Getafe (0:0).
Barrenetxea Muguruza, Monreal, Munoz, Zubimendiand Fernandezwon't feature in the match.
On their way to the quarter-final of Spanish Cup Betis narrowly beat Talavera (4:2 a.e.t.), then trashed Valladolid (3:0) and finally eliminated the local rivals, Sevilla, from the competition (2:1).
Team easily went past the group stage in the Europa League, getting a 2nd spot, just three points behind Bayer. On February 24, The White-Greens will take on Zenit.
After 22 rounds of La Liga Manuel Pellegrini's men have 12 victories and four draws, which brought 40 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. After a draw against Rayo Vallecano (1:1) Seville team recorded two victories - over Alaves (4:0) and Espanyol (4:1).
Akouokou, Bravo and Montoya won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Real Sociedad
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Both teams are unbeaten for five consecutive matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
Only in one out of five most recent head-to-head matches penalty was given
Tip and bets
We will see a match between two teams from Top-6 of La Liga, so it will be an interesting game. One month ago Betis left no chance to the Basques, but now teams will play at Anoeta Stadium.
Real Sociedad usually plays better in cup matches, so they will fight until the bitter end. We are not expecting many goals in this match, clubs will try to perform cautiously on defense, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
Teams are pretty even, so we are expecting a draw in the regular time. We can't pick a favourite for the match. This game will probably go to extra time.
Our second bet is on a draw
