The Matchday 5 La Liga clash between Betis and Real Sociedad will take place on September 19 at the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville. Betis vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
The team from Seville has not been impressive in the new season. Manuel Pellegrini's side has played five matches, securing only one victory at home against Alaves (1-0). They have drawn three times and suffered a defeat to Athletic (1-2). The team could have lost in the last round as well, but managed to snatch a draw in an away game against Levante – 2-2. Betis currently has five points and sits in the middle of the league table.
- The club has failed to win 8 of their last 9 La Liga matches (6 draws and 2 losses).
- Both teams scored in 15 of Betis's last 16 league games.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 7 of Betis's last 10 home La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-4-2)
Alvaro Valles – Nathan, Junior Firpo, Valentin Gomez, Hector Bellerin – Rodrigo Riquelme, Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira, Nelson Deossa – Antony Mateus, Cucho Hernandez.
Real Sociedad
The team from San Sebastian is still without a win. Sergio Francisco's side has drawn twice and lost twice. In the last round, they hosted Real Madrid and lost 1-2. With two points, the Basques are in 17th place, matching their worst start in La Liga since the 2015/16 season.
- In their last 12 La Liga matches, the club has only one win (4 draws and 7 losses).
- Real Sociedad has not won in their last 6 away La Liga games (2 draws and 4 losses).
- San Sebastian's side failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away league games.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Aritz Elustondo, Duje Caleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia – Jon Gorrotxategi, Pablo Marin Tejada, Sergio Gomez, Mikel Goti – Goncalo Guedes, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Match Prediction: Betis vs. Real Sociedad
I predict that Sevilla will secure three points in the upcoming match. The team looks slightly better than the Basques and has simply been unlucky at the start of the championship. Betis consistently scores, which is a plus, and needs to improve their defensive record to finally get into a winning rhythm.
Manuel Pellegrini's side performs well at home, having lost only to Athletic and Villarreal, who finished in the top 5 last season, in their last 10 La Liga matches. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, struggles on the road, winning only against relegated Las Palmas in their last 13 away games. Moreover, the Basques have scored just one goal in their last five away league matches.
My prediction: Betis to win
