An interesting fixture is on the cards as Deportivo Alaves and Real Betis draw swords in the 21st round of La Liga at Estadio de Mendizorozza on Sunday, 25 January 2026.
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Alaves vs Real Betis predictions: Cards expected
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in five of the last six encounters between these teams.
- Five of the last six H2Hs went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Real Betis conceded first in four of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Alaves 1-1 Real Betis
Real Betis have been one of the toughest away teams in La Liga this season, having lost only once in 10 league games on the road. However, it is important to note that seven of those matches ended in stalemates.
Keeping in mind that three of the last five La Liga encounters between these teams ended in draws, we believe the spoils will be shared between these teams after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Alaves up against it
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Deportivo Alaves are coming off a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. While they have been impressive in the Copa del Rey, Eduardo Coudet's troops have had an abysmal run of results in La Liga, losing seven of their last nine league games.
On the other hand, Real Betis suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of PAOK Thessaloniki in the UEFA Europa League a few days ago. They are sixth in La Liga ahead of their encounter with 18th-placed Alaves.
Bearing that in mind, Real Betis are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Betis conceded first in four of their last five games, Alaves to score first has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly contested
In the last seven meetings between Alaves and Real Betis, both teams have two wins apiece with three draws between them.
Spain La Liga 22/08/25
Real Betis
CD Alaves
Spain La Liga 18/01/25
Real Betis
CD Alaves
Spain La Liga 25/08/24
CD Alaves
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 18/02/24
Real Betis
CD Alaves
Spain Copa del Rey 06/01/24
CD Alaves
Real Betis
Alaves preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
Deportivo Alaves will enter this round with a clean bill of health, becoming the only side in La Liga without any injury concerns. However, Facundo Garces remains banned until September for violation of FIFA rules during his citizenship switch to Malaysia last year.
Things have not gone well for Alaves in recent weeks in this competition as they've not won any of their last five games, but with a healthy squad, the hosts can look to battle their way back to winning ways against a heavily depleted Betis.
Predicted lineup: Sivera (GK), Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada, Ibanez, Blanco, Vicente, Suarez, Alena & Boye.
Last five matches
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves
- Alaves 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Villarreal 3-1 Alaves
- Alaves 1-1 Real Oviedo
- Osasuna 3-0 Alaves
Real Betis preview: Fair few injuries
Betis will have to cope without the services of Sofyan Amrabat, Isco, Hector Bellerin, Cucho Hernandez, Junior Firpo, Rodrigo Riquelme, Aitor Ruibal, and Giovanni Lo Celso due to injury.
Former Manchester United winger Antony sat out Thursday’s fixture against PAOK due to a groin problem, but the 25-year-old should be available for this game with full recovery expected before Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Valles (GK), Ortiz, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez, Altimira, Deossa, Roca, Fornals, Ezzalzouli & Bakambu.
Last five matches
- PAOK 2-0 Real Betis
- Real Betis 2-0 Villarreal
- Real Betis 2-1 Elche
- Real Oviedo 1-1 Real Betis
- Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis
Player to watch: Antony
Antony set up the second goal in Real Betis' 2-0 victory over Villarreal last weekend. The former Man Utd winger registered an assist in three of his last four La Liga assignments and will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.