2020-21 Spanish Primera – Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis kick off? Monday 23rd November, 2020 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis being played? San Mamés Barria, Bilbao
Where can I get tickets for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis? No tickets are available as these matches are being played without spectators
What TV channel is Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis on in the UK? This match will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sport subscription
Where can I stream Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis in the UK? Premier Sport subscribers in the UK can stream the match live via a Premier Player subscription
bet365 customers may be able to stream this match live via their website and you can check their schedule here
THE PREDICTION
The club with the biggest and proudest off-pitch identity whereby you know what you get have allowed the exact opposite to unfold on the pitch. Eight games, no draws, nine points. Those five defeats have included going down to newly-promoted Cadiz at home, a poor Alaves, Osasuna and a really poor Real Valladolid. A squad that consists of Unai Simon, who appears to now be Spain’s number one despite Luis Enrique’s protestations, Inigo Martinez, Iker Muniain, Alex Berenguer and Inaki Williams shouldn’t be considering the threat of relegation but with each poor result, those fears grow. Up against one of the most enterprising sides of recent years in Real Betis, it’s a clash of sheer inconsistency. Betis’ Quique Setien era was subdued under Rubi before being reinvigorated this season by Manuel Pellegrini. Los Verdiblancos are enjoying a fun season in which their games are averaging over three goals. They are also without a draw so far with four wins and five defeats. However, unlike the home team, their defeats have come in tough matches against Real Madrid, Getafe, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Even though an Athletic win would put them level on points with Betis, the complexions of their seasons remain very different. Betis have the worst defensive record in La Liga but their opponents have the joint second-worst attack to exploit it. This is a tie between the only sides in the top flight without a draw.
