LiontipsZenit vs Betis. Predictions and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Zenitwas placed in a difficult Champions League group, with two clear favourites, Chelsea and Juventus. But Sergey Semak's side was a favourite in a battle for a third spot - Russian champion surely hoped to win the battle against Malmo. Eventually, Swedish side failed to make a sensation, Zenit picked up five points and clinched a 3rd spot in the group, which sent them down to a Europa League.
After 18 rounds of Russian Premier League club is at the top of the standings. But there is no significant advantage over the competitors - Dinamo is only two points behind. During the winter, Sardar Azmoun was transferred to Bayer and club acquired Yuri Alberto, a former Internacional forward, as a replacement.
Betis started the European campaign in the Europa League. Manuel Pellegrini's team was not considered a clear favourite in the group with Bayer, Celtic and Ferencvaros. The White-Greens failed to beat Bayer in the fight for a top spot, but Betis managed to leave Celtic behind, beating the Scottish side by only one point.
Betis also achieved some success in La Liga - after 24 rounds team is at the 3rd spot. The White-Greens even have a slim chance for a title, they are only 11 points adrift from leading Real, but team is probably focused on keeping the Champions League spot - 5th placed Real Sociedad is only one point behind, San Sebastian club is looking to break into the Top-4.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Two out of five most recent official matches of Zenit ended with that score
СтавкаZenit to score in the first half
This bet played in each of five most recent home matches of Zenit
СтавкаBetis to score in the first half
In nine most recent away matches Betis scored before the half-time
Tip and bets
Betis played their latest official match in the previous year, they snatched a 3:3 draw against Chelsea. Russian champion played a handful of friendly matches and achieved some success, but it is not enough to get the team in shape. Betis, on the other hand, is in a great form and in a perfect condition, so the White-Greens have a chance to upset Zenit in the first leg.
Our prediction - Betis to not lose
Zenit will play the first official match in two months - we are not expecting an impressive performance from the hosts after such a long pause. Betis is also unlikely to push the tempo in the first leg, it is not the time to take too much risk. A draw will be a positive result for the White-Greens and a Spanish side should be able to achieve that.
Our second bet is on a draw
