Tackling derby in Sevilla
All of Andalusia is looking to the Estadio Benito Villamarin this weekend. This is where Betis Sevilla play their derby against Sevilla FC.
And the omens before this game are different to many games in recent years.
Ahead of the Betis Sevilla vs Sevilla match, the odds indicate favouritism for the hosts because Betis have played the significantly better season so far. However, the visitors can of course compete on a purely individual level.
The Betis Sevilla vs. Sevilla prediction is also positive for the home side because they have performed well at home so far. However, such a derby is always a very special game that writes its own stories.
Betis Sevilla – Statistics & current form
Betis Sevilla are playing a good season and currently have a lot of confidence, the chest is broad and their own performances in recent weeks have been largely promising. Now, of course, they want a win in the derby. The hosts are favourites with the various bookmakers and that doesn’t seem too surprising after the impressions of the new season so far. Manuel Pellegrini has formed a solid and really well-adjusted team.
There were some smart investments around Betis Sevilla in the summer, and the squad has been further improved. This is already noticeable on the pitch. Before the match day, the Andalusians were in fourth place in La Liga, have chosen a very compact, controlled approach in most games and at the same time have shown good performances in the European Cup. That’s why they won their dress rehearsal, beating HJK Helsinki 3-0 on Thursday.
In general, the hosts’ form has been good over a longer period of time. They have won three of their last three games, lost only one of their last nine games and that was an unfortunate defeat against Atletico Madrid. The Andalusians have the chance to achieve great things this season and finish fourth in the final standings. Champions League at the Benito Villamarin is therefore not wishful thinking but a realistic option.
Betis Sevilla are very strong at home
In the Europa League, meanwhile, the hosts managed a commanding group win, which also means the Andalusians save themselves a round and go straight into the last 16. 16 points from six games in this international competition are absolutely impressive. Before the break around the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the hosts now play Valencia alongside Sevilla, so two good results are definitely possible.
Especially at home, the Pellegrini team regularly delivers very good performances, creating the basis for a good ranking. In six home games in La Liga, there have been five wins and one defeat, 15 points out of a possible 18 is a very good value. With a derby win, this basis would be strengthened once again, and that should be exactly the goal.
Betis Sevilla’s good defence is an excellent basis, the team only conceded eight goals in the league. In addition, the team can improve at any stage and is facing a team that is currently rather unsettled. Therefore, before the Betis Sevilla vs Sevilla match, our prediction is that the hosts will win at least one half of this match.
Predicted line-up of Betis Sevilla:
Rui Silva – Sabaly, Luiz Felipe, Gonzalez, Moreno – Carvalho, Rodriguez, Canales, Fekir, Luiz Henrique – Borja Iglesias
Last matches played by Betis Sevilla:
Europa League Grp. C
04/11/2022 – Real Betis 3 – 0 HJK
La Liga
31/10/2022 – Real Sociedad 0 – 2 Real Betis
Europa League Grp. C
27/10/2022 – PFK Ludogorez Rasgrad 0 – 1 Real Betis
La Liga
23/10/2022 – Real Betis 1 – 2 Atletico Madrid
19/10/2022 – Cadiz 0 – 0 Real Betis
Sevilla – Statistics & current form
Sevilla FC put in a very different season to date than it has been for hosts Betis. There was a change of coach early on, Julen Lopetegui was replaced by Jorge Sampaoli. Things did not get much better, however, as the visitors still have some problems in their game that are not so easy to fix. Before the matchday, the team was even in 18th place in the table with only ten points.
So Sevilla have acute relegation worries if an improvement does not happen soon. During the week, they suffered an expected 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League, although at least some things went quite well in the first half. Nevertheless, the mixture of a harmless offensive and problems in the defence is not good.
These problems could have been seen coming, though. Koundé and Carlos, last season’s regular defenders, were sold and not adequately replaced. A home power turned into a tame lion that is still waiting for a win at home this league season. Seven of the ten points came away from home, which at least gives some encouragement.
Sevilla has problems offensively
The visitors have conceded eleven more goals than their city rivals. In addition, only eleven goals have been scored so far and the offensive is weakening. In all competitions, there have been five games without an own goal. Not enough for the team’s ambitions. Betis Sevilla and Real Sociedad are the two opponents before the break, so it won’t be any easier.
In addition, several players are missing at the moment, which increases the deficits even more. These omens are anything but good before a match against a consolidated opponent. Therefore, before the Betis Sevilla vs. Sevilla match, our value tip is also that the hosts will win the match.
Predicted Sevilla line-up:
Bono – Jesus Navas, Montiel, Rekik, Marcao, Acuña – Gudelj, Jordan, Rakitic – Papu Gomez, Dolberg
Last matches played by Sevilla:
Champions League Grp. G
03/11/2022 – Manchester City 3 – 1 Sevilla FC
La Liga
29/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 0 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
Champions League Grp. G
25/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 3 – 0 FC Copenhagen
La Liga
23/10/2022 – Real Madrid 3 – 1 FC Sevilla
18/10/2022 – Sevilla FC 1 – 1 Valencia
Betis Sevilla – Sevilla Direct comparison / H2H balance
127 times this derby has been played. Sevilla FC have won 62 of these matches. Betis Sevilla have won the derby 37 times, and the visitors also have the lead with 192:144 goals. Sevilla FC are unbeaten in seven league games against their city rivals.
Betis Sevilla – Sevilla Tip
There are completely different omens ahead of this derby. Betis Sevilla are consolidated, in good form, have self-confidence and are at the top of the table. The opposite is the case for the visitors, who hope to gain some self-confidence in the derby.
The stability of Betis Sevilla and the recurring problems of the visitors ensure that before the Betis Sevilla vs Sevilla match, our tip is that the home side will win at least one half.
