Alavés – Real Betis: We anticipate a closely contested match at Mendizorroza.
Alavés – Real Betis: We anticipate a closely contested match at Mendizorroza.
Alavés – Real Betis: We anticipate a closely contested match at Mendizorroza.
Yesterday's betting tips were a success, as Vålerenga's 4-2 victory in the Oslo derby delivered both over 3.5 goals and BTTS (Both Teams To Score). Today, we turn our attention to La Liga.
Who will score the goals for Alavés this season? That’s one of the big questions for the Babazorros. Kike García opened the scoring account for the Basques in last weekend’s 1-2 loss to Celta Vigo, but it remains to be seen if the 34-year-old veteran can be relied upon in every league match going forward. They have plenty of attackers but few genuine goal scorers. Last season, they won nine home games.
Real Betis is one of several teams hoping to join the race for top 4, but they will need to avoid injuries to key players. Isco and particularly Nabil Fekir missed many games for the Seville team’s midfield last season, and despite Marc Bartra giving Betis an early lead against Girona, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw. They are unbeaten in their last four away games in La Liga, with the last two ending in draws.
Draw in both of Real Betis' last two away games, and they now face a strong home team in Alavés. The hosts are unbeaten in their last four La Liga matches, keeping a clean sheet in three of them. Therefore, a draw seems like a very natural prediction.