A La Liga match is scheduled for Friday at Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville, where Betis will face Real Sociedad. Here’s a look at the matchup and a potential betting opportunity.
Match preview
Betis has not had a strong start to the new season. Under coach Pellegrini, they have secured only one win so far, but they maintain an attacking style and often threaten their opponents’ goal. Playing at home gives them an advantage, with a trend of matches featuring both teams scoring, indicating their attack is currently better than their defense.
However, they struggle with consistency, frequently drawing matches and experiencing defensive errors. Still, they tend to show resilience at home, which could be crucial against a struggling Real Sociedad team.
Real Sociedad is facing a tough start to the season, having not won in several matches. A loss to Real Madrid has added pressure, leaving them with just two points and positioned near the bottom of the table, raising concerns about their performance and mindset.
Their away form is particularly alarming, as they have won very few matches outside San Sebastián. In their last five away games, they have scored only once, highlighting their struggles in attack as they prepare for the match in Seville.
Probable lineups
- Betis: Álvaro Valles – Nathan, Junior Firpo, Valentín Gómez, Héctor Bellerín – Rodrigo Riquelme, Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira, Nelson Deossa – Antony Mateus, Cucho Hernández.
- Real Sociedad: Alejandro Remiro – Aritz Elustondo, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia – Jon Gorrotxategi, Pablo Marín Tejada, Sergio Gómez, Mikel Goti – Gonçalo Guedes, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Betis has remained unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 home La Liga games.
- Real Sociedad has not won in their last 6 away matches.
- The Basque team has scored only 1 goal in their last 5 away league games.
Prediction
Considering Betis’s strong home performance and Real Sociedad’s struggles away, it’s reasonable to expect a win for Betis. The home team consistently finds the net and looks poised to end their winless run.