Real Betis vs Alaves Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Real Betis vs Alaves on and what time does it start? Real Betis vs Alaves will take place on Sunday 18th February, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Betis vs Alaves? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Betis vs Alaves on in the UK? Real Betis vs Alaves will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Real Betis vs Alaves in the UK? Real Betis vs Alaves can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
REAL BETIS
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid boss Manuel Pellegrini is not under pressure in charge of Real Betis but the Andalusians and their supporters will be immensely frustrated by their midweek outing. They suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to a struggling Dinamo Zagreb at the Benito Villamarin in the first-leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League knockout playoff round tie.
In the league, though, Betis did manage to move back into the top six ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures. They cruised to a comfortable 2-0 defeat of Cadiz in a regional derby last weekend with goals from Willian Jose and new signing Pablo Fornals, meaning they had suffered just one defeat in their previous five matches.
ALAVES
Just after the turn of the year, there were quite a few reports suggesting that Deportivo Alaves boss Luis Garcia Plata was going to be given his marching orders from Mendizorrotza, with the Basque club performing relatively well following promotion last season but apparent issues between the manager and some players on the training ground.
However, almost immediately following the heightening of those rumours, Alaves have enjoyed a much-improved run of form. They managed three successive La Liga victories against Sevilla, Cadiz and Almeria before recovering from a 3-1 defeat at home to Barcelona by sharing a creditable 1-1 draw with Villarreal last weekend.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL BETIS
Real Betis are missing the likes of Isco, Guido Rodriguez and Ayoze Perez for this weekend, whilst Marc Bartra is also unavailable.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Bellerin, Pezzella, Sokratis, Juan Miranda; Altimira, Cardoso; Luiz Henrique, Fornals, Diao; Fekir
UNAVAILABLE: Abner (Injured), Isco (Injured), Ayoze Perez (Injured), Guido Rodriguez (Injured), Bartra (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sabaly (Injured)
ALAVES
Aleksandar Sedlar remains unavailable with an ACL injury, whilst Nahuel Tenaglia has joined his fellow defender on the sidelines.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Gorosabel, Abqar, Marin, Lopez; Guevara, Blanco; Sola, Guridi, Rioja; Samu
UNAVAILABLE: Carballo (Injured), Tenaglia (Injured), Sedlar (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
As mentioned, Real Betis had been on an impressive run of form domestically with just one defeat in five matches with that run of form actually beginning after a defeat to Alaves in the Copa del Rey in early January. The visitors, despite their recent improvement, have remained difficult to watch for the neutral, notching just 24 times this season. Given the fact that Betis have only managed 28 goals themselves, this one is not necessarily expected to be a thriller for the neutral.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
