Mandatory task for Betis: Is a resounding victory on the cards?
Betis Sevilla face their next hurdle in the 2023 Copa del Rey. The Andalusian giants face Villanovense in the third round of the cup and – as in the previous round – are clear favorites. Betis swept Hernan Cortes off the pitch in the cup opener with a 12:1 victory. A big win cannot be ruled out this time either.
Our Villanovense vs Betis Sevilla betting tip is based on this. Among other things, because fourth division side Villanovense are not currently having the best of seasons. After 14 match days in the Segunda RFEF, CFV are only mid-table. A coup against the Andalusian top club would therefore be all the more surprising
Betis have the chance to overcome their frustration after two consecutive matches without a win. The Andalusian side have not been eliminated in the second round of the Copa del Rey since the 2009/10 season. The streak looks set to continue this time around
It would be more than surprising if the “Verdiblancos” were to fail against Villanovense, considering how strong Betis were in the previous cup round. For our Villanovense vs. Betis Sevilla prediction, the only question is how high the victory of the Andalusian guests will be
Villanovense – stats & current form
Villanovense have had a mixed season so far. In the league, the fourth-tier Segunda RFEF, CFV are only in twelfth place after 14 match days, level on points with two other teams who are in the red zone of the league. CFV have already lost five of their 14 league games.
Most recently, head coach Gus’s team went winless twice in a row. If you’re still leaning towards a surprise for the fourth division side in the Copa del Rey, you can currently get betting odds of up to 19.00 for a Villanovense vs Betis Sevilla prediction.
In the previous cup round, Villanovense beat UD Ibiza 2-1. However, the result should not be overrated in view of the upcoming cup match. Since then, there have been two defeats in the last three home games. It is quite possible that the next home defeat will follow
How long will Villanovense keep the Betis offense at bay?
It remains to be seen how many goals Villanovense will concede. In the last three competitive matches, the fourth-division club have conceded a total of four goals. At least two goals conceded in the cup match against Betis are a distinct possibility – possibly even before the break. Bets on this have value.
Villanovense have conceded at least one goal in the first half in three of their last five competitive matches at home. It would therefore be all the more surprising if they kept their clean sheet in the first half against Betis.
Head coach Gus has no serious personnel worries for the cup game and can largely draw from the full squad. CF Villanovense have not reached the third round of the Copa del Rey since 2015/16. It is likely to be the same this time.
Predicted Villanovense line-up:
Lazaro – Ortiz, Gomez, Relu, Hurtado – Gonzalez, Rodriguez – Cano, Fuentes, Alvarez – Agudo
Betis Sevilla – Statistics & current form
Betis are aiming to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey. The Andalusians go into the match in the second round of the current cup competition as clear favorites. In the previous round, first-division side Betis had already established a clear balance of power against Hernan Cortes, winning 12:1.
If Betis carry that momentum into the next cup game, it is obvious that the Andalusian representative will deliver the next scoring feast. They have enough offensive power to do so, and their opponents Villanovense are also a good match.
After disappointing results against teams such as Sparta Prague (0:1) and Almeria (0:0), Betis will be looking to overcome their frustration. The weak performances of the offense in the last two competitive matches were also surprising. After all, the Andalusians have not scored a goal. In the 13 matches before that, however, Betis scored in every game
Can the offense get going?
Although the top match against leaders Real Madrid is coming up next weekend in La Liga, a major rotation on the part of the “Verdiblancos” in the cup match against Villanovense can be ruled out. Especially after their recent performances in the last two matches. After all, a cup exit in the second round would be the ultimate disaster for Betis.
Betis have not been eliminated in the second round of the Copa del Rey for 14 years. Betis even won the Spanish Cup in 2022. It is therefore understandable that for a Villanovense vs Betis Sevilla betting tip on the visitors only prices in the range of 1.17 are offered.
Head coach Manuel Pellegrini will probably only have to do without three players in the squad for the match against Villanovense. Betis currently have no other personnel concerns.
Predicted Betis Sevilla line-up:
Silva – Abner, Riad, Pezzella, Sokratis – Roca, Rodriguez – Diao, Isco, Perez – Jose
Villanovense – Betis Sevilla tip
Betis Sevilla go into the second round of the Copa del Rey 2023/24 as clear favorites. The “Verdiblancos” should not have any trouble against fourth-division side CFV and should be able to secure their ticket to the next round even if they rotate. After all, CF Villanovense are not one of the strongest teams in the fourth Spanish division.
What’s more, CFV are not in the best of form going into the cup tie. Villanovense have not won in their last two matches. They have also lost two of their last three home games. Statistics that don’t really support a prediction for the underdogs
We expect a clear win for the Andalusian visitors and tend to bet on “HT/FT: 2/2” for Villanovense vs Betis Sevilla. There are odds of up to 1.57. We use six units for our prediction
