2020-21 Spanish Copa del Rey – Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Preview & Predictionf
THE FACTS
When does Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao kick off? Thursday 4th February, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao being played? Estadio Benito Villamarín, Sevilla
Where can I get tickets for Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao on in the UK? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao in the UK? bet365 customers may be able to stream this match live via their website and you can check their schedule here
THE PREDICTION
Real Betis’ improvement in form continued on Monday night, albeit a slender victory over lowly Osasuna. That win was the eighth game unbeaten, the whole of 2021, and it is now just one defeat in ten. Across those ten games there has been 29 goals - an average of 2.9 which is above average of goals per game for Spain’s top two divisions. They come up against another improved side in Athletic, however, their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona does now mean Marcelino has lost more Liga games than he has won (two defeats, both to Barca, and one victory). Those results have come at the similar time to their Supercopa victory where they beat both Clasico sides and whilst they have progressed to the final eight of the cup. Marcelino’s appointment was with the intention of an improvement in style and entertainment; in his seven matches, there has been 28 goals - which is a lot, regardless of the context. They have only lost to Barcelona, and they’ve even beaten them once in that run. Both teams are improved and improving so a result is close to call but over 2.5 goals should happen.
