Prediction: Sevilla vs Real Betis
La Liga is finally back in action after weeks of anticipation. This Thursday night, we will be able to watch Sevilla vs Real Betis in a derby game. This is a perfect game to mark the return of Spanish football. At the moment, Sevilla is sitting in third place in the table log and they were in the wonderful form before the lockdown.
Betis had a bit difficult season with their defence being particularly poor. They are taking the 12th place in the table log which secures them from relegation but also challenging for a European spot.
Statistic of the match
Sevilla went unbeaten in their overal schedule if we look at their last six fixtures across all major competitions. Their last encounter was against Atletico Madrid, ending with a 2-2 draw, marking their fifth draw in ten overall matches. However, their only victory in the last seven matches was against Real Madrid with a 2-1 score.
They managed to slot 19 goals in 13 appearances as a host, but scored only 11 in their away fixtures. With 47 points, 6 losses, 8 draws and 13 wins from 27 matches, they are still ahead of the Betis. Real Betis gathered 33 points, 10 losses, 9 draws and 8 victories from 27 matches played. They went seven games without a win until the end of February, but then bounced back to overcome Real Madrid in their last game before season was suspended.
When looking at the teams head-to-head, there are some important clues which tell where this match will go. For example, only one of their five matches has ended in a draw and host won in three out of five last matches. Both teams scored in five out of six last fixtures and their last match ended with Sevilla taking an away victory 2-1.
What is the prediction?
This game will be more in the hands of the home team if we consider their standings in the league and performance home and away. By losing one of their last ten home matches, Sevilla had a slight edge as host. Not to mention, the hosts lost only two from their last 13 home matches played in the league.
Real Betis on the other hand, had only one win on the road from their 13 away fixtures. The visitors should be back on track of a five-game winless streak in their away records. With the poor away form, it is more likely that the Sevilla will took the victory in this match.
For this match, Sevilla is the favourite to win for the bookmakers. And they see unlikely a draw or Betis victory. Also, you can combine this with a “both teams will score” bet. Since both teams usually score in these matches.
Summary
Match: Sevilla vs Real Betis
Bet: Sevilla to win, Both teams to score
Odds: 1.38 (-231)
