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Athletic Bilbao vs Betis: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Athletic will play against Betis in the 12th round of La Liga on November 3. Last season, the confrontation in Bilbao ended with a victory for the hosts, but what can we expect today at San Mames? Our experts have selected the best bets for this game. Find the answers in our forecast
Command Analysis
Athletic Bilbao
SpainCurrent form
Despite a disappointing 0-0 draw away to Mallorca last round, things are looking up for Athletic Bilbao, who have lost just one of their last ten matches in all competitions. That saw them finish the previous round in fifth place and level on points with their next opponents Real Betis, making this an early, decisive battle for the European places in La Liga. It is at home that the Basque club are usually at their best, having lost just one of their last 24 home league games.
Injuries and disqualifications
Simon will not be able to play (wrist injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Athletic have an outstanding record of just one defeat in their last 24 home games
- Nico Williams is always a threat to Athletic opponents, the winger has scored four goals in his last four games and also provided a pair of assists in this game last season
- At home, Bilbao have not won two La Liga games in a row since February and they will be hoping to end that streak today
- Athletic have conceded goals in the 90th minute or later in three of their last four matches.
Probable lineup : Padilla - Rincon, Egueluz, Lecue, Boiro - Herrera, Canales, Olabar, Gomez - Javier, Williams.
Real Betis
SpainCurrent form
The visitors are in good spirits at the moment, with manager Manuel Pellegrini declaring he witnessed “the best first half since I’ve been here” during their impressive 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. His side quickly followed up their success with a comfortable 6-1 Copa del Rey win over Guevora to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games. Adding to the positive vibes is former Barcelona star Abde Ezzalzouli, who has signed a new contract with the Sevilla club. Even some disastrous away games in La Liga have been put right recently, with the Beticos beating Osasuna 2-1 on their latest away trip to end a six-game winless run on the road.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carvalho (Achilles injury), Roca (ankle injury), Isco (leg injury), Ballerin (injury) and Rubal (muscle injury) will not be able to play.
Interesting trends for betting
- Betis' Abde has scored four goals in his last five appearances for club and country and will also score against those opponents in the 2022/23 season.
- Betis will need to be at their best tonight to secure a win, having lost nine of their last 10 La Liga away games against Athletic
Probable line-up : Silva - Sabally, Bartra, Llorente, Perro - Nathan, Bakambu, Fekir, Fornals, Gareta - Juanmi.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
Four of the last six head-to-head matches have seen this score
6.50Bet Goals in both halves – no
In 3 of Athletic last 5 matches, goals were scored in the same half
1.82Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
In 3 of the last 5 matches of the hosts such a bet took place
1.88Bet Number 1 in the score
In three of the last six matches this bet has played out
1.65Tip and bets
Today we expect traditionally viscous and dull football for meetings of opponents, which can bring the maximum concentration of events away from the goal. Most likely, everything can be decided by just one mistake, but both teams are moving forward well, and at the same time they concede regularly. We do not expect a fairy tale of goals scored, but we assume that there will be an exchange of goals. In addition, this is how the last two face-to-face matches ended.
Our prediction is both will score and we are betting on it with odds of 1.99
Bet on the outcome
Athletic are playing very well at their home San Mames, where the team will have serious support. However, the visitors have a positive experience of meetings with the Basques, and we hope that they have a recipe for a successful game. The hosts are favorites, but we believe that today the visitors will have a chance, given that the Sevillians are in excellent shape and on a wave of victories. We suggest paying attention to the option of a peaceful outcome, which could well suit everyone today.
Forecast - draw with odds of 3.90
Bet on a penalty
Most likely, everything can be decided by VAR, which will find a violation in the penalty area, which will decide the outcome of the confrontation. Moreover, in two of the last five face-to-face matches, a kick from 11 meters was awarded.
Prediction - penalty (yes) for 2.55
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