Next setback for Betis?
Betis Sevilla is currently struggling to keep the connection to the top in La Liga. For a long time, the club from Andalusia was even on course for the Champions League, but that is no longer the case. In recent weeks, the hosts have lost a bit of momentum.
Ahead of the Betis Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao match, the betting odds certainly indicate a favorite role for the hosts. However, this is not particularly clear, the bookmakers are also reacting to the impressions of recent weeks.
Furthermore, the guests from Bilbao are an opponent that is not easy to play against. So a win for Betis would definitely be a statement. Due to European Cup action during the week, the match will take place on Sunday, kicking off at Estadio Benito Villamarin at 16:15.
Betis Sevilla – statistics & current form
During the week Betis Sevilla played at home against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. The 1:2 defeat already meant the next setback for the Andalusians, in recent weeks the consistency to perform at the highest level has been lost a little. That should change now, with a win against Athletic Bilbao something like a turnaround should be heralded.
Overall, the situation is still very good. Betis is not completely out of the race internationally, having reached the Copa del Rey final, and coach Manuel Pellegrini’s team is currently in fifth place in the league, just two points behind Atletico, who are currently fourth. The only major problem can be seen when looking at the form curve.
After nine games, eight of which were won, form began to deteriorate with the second leg in the Europa League Intermediate Round (draw against Zenit). Defeats against Sevilla, Atletico and Frankfurt followed, and a last-second draw against Rayo Vallecano. Five competitive games in a row without a win is a bit of a problem.
Betis Sevilla need to get back to their best
This also somewhat distorts the good picture that prevails overall in the season. The Andalusians have played 43 competitive games so far, losing only nine of them and three of them in the last few games. The reasons are obvious: the squad is rather small and thin compared to the competition, and if some key players are absent, there is already the threat of a considerable loss of quality.
The coach and the team are now called upon to generate as little effort as possible on the pitch so that points can still come their way in the end. The Andalusians could live with fifth or even sixth place in La Liga, but the dream of the top flight is not over yet.
There is no significant difference between the home and away performances, so Pellegrini’s team cannot claim any particular home strength or anything similar. In any case, the order has been a little lacking in recent weeks, so our prediction ahead of the Betis Sevilla vs. Athletic Bilbao match is that both teams will score goals.
Predicted lineup of Betis Sevilla:
Rui Silva – Bellerin, Bartra, Pezzella, Moreno – Guido, Guardado, Fekir, Juanmi, Joaquin – Willian José
Last matches played by Betis Sevilla:
LaLiga
03/13 2022 – Real Betis 1 – 0 Athletic Bilbao
Europa League Final Stage
03/09 2022 – Real Betis 1 – 2 Eintracht Frankfurt
LaLiga
03/06 2022 – Real Betis 1 – 3 Atletico Madrid
Copa del Rey
03/03 2022 – Real Betis 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga
02/27 2022 – Sevilla 2 – 1 Real Betis
Athletic Bilbao – Statistics & current form
With six points behind the hosts, Athletic Bilbao are currently in eighth place in La Liga. Once again, the Basques’ season is going well and carefree, even if one of their goals, the Copa del Rey final, was narrowly missed. In general, the Basques are difficult to assess; the team won four of the last seven games, losing three.
Defeats against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were not bad, but the defeat at Mallorca caused a gloomy mood. There hasn’t been too much to gain away from home in recent games; four points in four games isn’t very good for a team that at least finds its place in the top half of the table. This is one of the reasons why, before the Betis Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao match, the odds indicate a favorite role for the host.
However, Athletic can defeat bigger opponents. The first leg against Betis was won by the Basques with 3:2, against Villarreal there was a 2:1, Barcelona and Real Madrid were beaten in the Copa del Rey. The team loves to destroy the flow of the game in tight games, make quick pinpricks and just be classically unpleasant.
Compactness as a trademark
Generally, the Basques excel at being difficult to overcome defensively. The visitors have kept “0” defensively nine times this season in La Liga, often conceding just one goal to Bilbao. After 27 games, 26 goals conceded is a very good figure, with only twelve of those coming away from home. Overall, only Real Madrid and Sevilla FC, the two best teams in the league, have conceded fewer goals.
As already mentioned, however, away the worm was a bit in it lately and overall the first eleven of the hosts is also stronger than that of the guests. Therefore, in the run-up to the Betis Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao match, our value tip is that the hosts will win. Meanwhile, an overview of betting providers that allow you to deposit via Paypal can be found at Wettbasis.
Predicted lineup of Athletic Bilbao:
Unai Simon – de Marcos, Yeray, Unai Nunez, Berchiche, Vencedor, Zarraga, Vesga, Muniain – Sancet, Williams
Last matches of Athletic Bilbao:
LaLiga
03/13 2022 – Real Betis 1 – 0 Athletic Bilbao
03/07 2022 – Athletic Bilbao 3 – 1 Levante
Copa del Rey
03/02 2022 – Valencia 1 – 0 Athletic Bilbao
LaLiga
02/27 2022 – Barcelona 4 – 0 Athletic Bilbao
02/20 2022 – Athletic Bilbao 4 – 0 San Sebastian
Betis Sevilla – Athletic Bilbao Direct comparison / H2H record
Athletic Bilbao has advantages when it comes to direct comparison. 52 victories go to the account of the Basques, 35 times Betis Sevilla remained the winner. 39 games also ended in draws. The first leg ended 3-2 in favor of the Basques, and Athletic Bilbao took a strong four points against this opponent in pre-season.
Betis Sevilla – Athletic Bilbao bet
Betis Sevilla plays a good season, even the somewhat weaker results recently do not change anything. It should also be noted that in recent games was not lost high
But the balance got a little worse, conceded goals are the order of the day, which is also true for Bilbao, at least in away games. Therefore, before the match Betis Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao, our tip is that both teams will score.
