Only a handful of points separate several clubs from their coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League zone. All this only confirms how high the stakes are in today’s fight. Currently, no club can boast a longer unbeaten run in La Liga than the hosts. After a 2:2 draw in Girona, in which they conceded both goals from the penalty spot, six straight home games without a defeat give hope for success. What’s more, we can’t forget the landmark 3:2 victory over Real Madrid in November, which gave manager Andoni Iraola a shot at his first win against Real Betis on his fifth try. Before this game, the hosts had six wins and five draws, which corresponded to 23 points and eighth position.
Unfortunately for Betis, they picked up where they left off before the World Cup. The draw with Athletic (0:0) was already the third game in the Primeira without a win. It is now their longest drought this season in the league, leaving the club two points behind last year’s schedule and the Champions League zone. Be that as it may, the wards of Manuel Pellegrini have seven wins and four peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 25 points and sixth position in the standings. The line of attack looks terrible, which differed only 17 times. Camaras, Sabala, Luis Filipe, Cruz and Akuoku, who has a hamstring injury, will not be able to take part in the game today. More soccer football prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
