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Betis vs Zenit: prediction for the Europa League game
On February 24, Betis will host Zenit for the second leg of the Europa League play-off round. Will Russian club take revenge? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Real Betis
SpainBetis managed to qualify for the Europa League group stage and put up a decent performance in there, getting a 2nd place, just behind Bayer. In six rounds The White-Greens have recorded three victories and one draw, delivering 10 points.
In the first leg of the play-off round, at Gazprom Arena, Manuel Pellegrini's men have scored three goals before half-time and recorded an important victory (3:2).
Team also put up a successful performance in Copa del Rey, reaching the semi-final. In the first leg Beticos have recorded an away victory over Rayo Vallecano (2:1). After 25 rounds of La Liga hosts have 14 victories and four draws, delivering 46 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. In the latest league match Seville side recorded a 2:1 victory over Mallorca.
Camarasa, Miranda, Montoya and Rodri won't feature in the upcoming match.
Zenit St. Petersburg
Russian FederationZenit started the current European campaign in the Champions League, team failed to beat Chelsea and Juventus, but easily clinched a 3rd spot. Russian champion performed better than Malmo.
In six rounds Saint Petersburg team recorded one victory and two draws, getting five points and a spot in the playoffs of a secondary European tournament.
After 18 rounds of Russian Premier League Sergey Semak's men have 11 victories and five draws to their name, delivering 38 points and a top spot in the standings. Petersburg team is two points clear of the nearest competitor. Before a winter break visitors drew to Rostov (2:2) and Dinamo (1:1).
Kritsyuk and Lovren won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Zenit won 3 out of 4 latest away matches
СтавкаZenit to score in the first half
This bet played in each of three most recent away matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent away matches
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in each of three latest matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
We think that this match will go by the same scenario as the first one, both teams will probably play offensively and we'll probably see some goals today. We think that no one will sit out on defense, because team has nowhere to retreat. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities from both sides.
Our prediction - both teams to score
We offer to place a risky bet on the visitors for this one, they should be able to secure a positive result. Sergey Semak probably knows the winning formula, so he should be able to motivate his team for a victory.
Our second bet is on Zenit to win the match
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