LiontipsBetis vs Alaves. Prediction and bets on the match of the Spanish championship
Command Analysis
Current form
After a shock 1-0 defeat to Valladolid, Betis will be looking to redeem their reputation in their upcoming clash with Alaves. Sitting in mid-table, Beticos do not feel under immediate threat, but their current form has been questionable, with just one win in their last eight league games. Getting back to winning ways is vital, and Alaves could prove a suitable opponent to do so.
Betis have historically had a good run against Alaves, unbeaten in their last seven La Liga encounters. Three of those games have ended in draws, indicating a tendency for close and even games. Betis have also shown a strong attack, scoring in every home game this season, which could be a key factor in their bid to win the title.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ballerin (ankle injury), Carvalho (Achilles injury), Avila (knee injury), Lo Celso (muscle injury), Roca (ankle injury) and Ruybal (ankle injury) will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Betis are unbeaten in their last seven La Liga meetings against Alaves.
- Betis have scored in each of their last six home La Liga matches.
- In Betis' last ten matches, the both teams to score bet has played in eight cases.
- Vitor Roque, on loan from Barcelona, has scored two of his last three goals at the Benito Villamarin, netting the second goal on both occasions.
Probable line-up: Silva - Sabally, Nathan, Llorente, Perro - Fekir, Bartra, Fornals, Diao - Bakambu, Perea
Current form
Alaves continue to struggle to improve their position, having won just one of their last 13 La Liga games. Sitting just above the relegation zone, the team has shown a fighting spirit, having lost just one of their last five games. Alaves' most recent 1-0 defeat at home to Girona highlights their attacking struggles.
Away form remains problematic, as the team has not won in its last eight away games, although the last two have ended in draws. To improve their away results, Alaves will need to overcome a poor head-to-head record at Betis.
Disqualifications and injuries
Martin (muscle injury) and Sivera (arm injury) will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Seven of Alaves' nine away games this season have seen more than three goals scored.
- Carlos Vicente has shown an interesting trend: five of his last goals have been either the first or last of a match, with only one of them coming away from home.
- Alaves have won just one of their last 11 La Liga matches, highlighting how difficult it is to find points this season.
Probable lineup: Ovono - Ortiz, Villaribre, Pica, Jay - Guevara, Blanco, Benavides, Romero, Rioja - Garcia
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
Betis have won two of their last seven head-to-head matches
7.60Betis to score in the second half
In two of the last five matches the bet came in
1.65Bet Alaves will not score in the first half
In three of the last six games the bet has won
2.18Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the five head-to-head matches, this figure was encountered
1.88Tip and bets
In the Betis - Alaves match, we expect more than two goals to be scored. Betis is playing at home, which gives them an additional advantage, especially in attack, where the team regularly finds ways to create dangerous moments. Despite problems with scoring in some matches, at the Benito Villamarin, Betis often demonstrates confident play up front. Alaves, in turn, has an unstable defense, which allows opponents to create many moments near their goal.
The team from Vitoria has already shown that it can concede in matches against strong opponents, and is also capable of scoring in response. Both teams do not shy away from open football, which generally contributes to a large number of goals. Statistics provide additional support for the betting tip: the last meetings between Betis and Alaves also often ended with a score of more than 2.5 goals. Given the style of play of both teams and the current problems with the defense of Alaves, it is likely that we will see an open and productive match.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 2.25
Bet on the outcome
In the Betis vs. Alaves match, we are leaning towards a home win with an Asian handicap (-1). Betis always demonstrates a stable game at their home stadium, especially in attack, where the team has a large number of quality players who are able to effectively create scoring chances. Alaves' problems with defense become obvious, especially on the road, where the team often concedes. Unlike Alaves, which is generally unstable on away fields, Betis plays more confidently, controlling the game, and can exploit the opponent weaknesses for a comfortable victory. Given this trend and the general form of the teams, we can expect Betis to win by a few goals
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1) on Betis and we bet on it with odds of 2.45
Bet on total corners
The game promises to be balanced, with an emphasis on ball control and finding the opponent weak spots. There are usually not many corners in these matches, as both teams prefer to finish attacks through the center or from long range. Alaves and Betis have rarely had more than 8-9 corners per match in their last meetings, indicating a tendency to have fewer set pieces.
Betting Tip - total under 8.5 corners with odds of 1.85
