LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Betis. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad got off to a perfect start in the current season, but eventually club suffered a drop of form. Basques were unable to secure a positive result in domestic cups.
The White-Blues easily beat Zamora (3:0), Panaderia (4:0) and Leganes (3:2) in first rounds of the Spanish Cup, after that they also beat the reigning La Liga champions - San Sebastien side secured a 2:0 victory over Atletico. Team was eliminated in the quarter-final of the competition by their today opponent.
After 31 rounds of La Liga Imanol Alguacil's men have 15 victories and nine draws, delivering 54 points and a 6th spot in the standings. Hosts bagged victories in two latest rounds - they managed to beat Espanyol (1:0) and Elche (2:1).
Monreal, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea Muguruza and Fernandez won't feature in the upcoming match.
Betis had a wonderful European campaign this year. Team made it into the Europa League playoffs and eliminated Zenit in the first knock-out round.
However, team was unable to beat the round of 16 - The White-Greens were beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt.
Team put up a great performance in Copa del Rey. After a victory over Rayo Vallecano (3:2 on aggregate) in the semi-final team clinched a spot in the final of that competition. Team will face Valencia in the title match.
After 31 rounds of La Liga Manuel Pellegrini's men have 17 victories and five draws, delivering 56 points and a 5th position in the standings. Team is only two points behind their today's opponent. In two latest rounds Seville club managed to beat Osasuna (4:1) and Cadiz (2:1).
Camarasa, Montoya and Silva won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Betis
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won two latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
Penalty was awarded only in one of five latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
It is a match between two European contenders, so both opponents will be extremely motivationed. Teams were evenly successful in recent matches. In our opinion, Basques will have fans' support and a desire to redeem themselves for a recent defeat in the Spanish Cup. Pellegrini knows how to beat the Royal club, Seville side won two latest head-to-head matches. Visitors should be able to record a victory here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Betis
We are expecting a tight contest here. Both clubs are playing defensively, so visitors are unlikely to record a victory by more than one goal.
Our second bet is on Betis to win by one goal
