Sevilla vs Real Betis
14 March 2000hrs
Football – Spain – La Liga
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Odds: 20/23 odds taken 2000 GMT, Saturday 13 March
A huge Seville derby takes centre stage on Sunday as Sevilla are aiming to come out a poor run against their city rivals Real Betis who are becoming a real threat for the top four.
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Sevilla Preview – Will Sevilla find a crucial win after just one victory in their last six games?
In what has been an excellent season for Sevilla in the main, there’s no doubt the last month has been extremely testing. Julen Lopetegui’s men have been eliminated from both the Copa del Rey and Champions League with defeats to Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. Those cup competitions are also having an impact on their league form – both because of the damaging defeats and also the number of games they are playing.
Sevilla’s sole focus is now on La Liga and ensuring they finish in the top four to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Real Betis Preview – Can Betis continue their excellent winning run and make it five straight in La Liga?
Real Betis have not been mentioned at all in the conversation for top four until they started this four-match winning run. Manuel Pellegrini – who took over in August of last year – has quietly led his team to sixth place and just six points behind their city neighbours – albeit they have played a game more.
It’s now just three defeats in their last 15 league matches and if they can win here it would be the first time since 2017 they have put together five straight victories. Confidence will be high as they make the short journey tomorrow.
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One of the biggest improvements of Betis in recent weeks is their ability to pick up points on their travels. Have won three in nine to start the campaign, Pellegrini’s men have won as many inf their last four – taking 10 points in that run of matches.
Betis’ defensive record is the worst of any team in the top 10 which makes their current position all that more surprising. A concession of 40 goals is double what their opponents have shipped and 18 more than the next highest in the top six. Longer term, if they continue on that trajectory then it’s unlikely they will finish in the top four.
Sevilla vs Real Betis Betting Advice
This is always a game to savour and this one especially so as both teams have hopes of finishing in the top four. Sevilla clearly have a significant advantage – both in terms of points and that game in hand, as well as the recent experience. But their recent form is a concern and with Betis on their best run of the season then a win for the visiting team would put them right in the mix.
Betis have to overcome a poor recent record at this venue with just one win in their last six. Sevilla have won the rest.
Key Facts – Sevilla vs Real Betis Betting Tip
- Sevilla have lost their last two in La Liga but remain fourth and in command of a Champions League spot
- Real Betis are looking to win their fifth straight league game for the first time in nearly three years
- Betis have won just once in their last six visits here – losing the other five
This is a game which often brings goal. Six of the last eight meetings have seen both teams score, the same has happened in eight of Betis’ last 10. Take it again here.
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