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Isco in action for Betis at Mallorca last weekend - Photo by IMAGO.
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Under 2.5 total goals

62% of Betis league games this term have served up under 2.5 goals.

Two European hopefuls meet in the Spanish top flight on Sunday night. Our Real Betis vs Athletic Club prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the visitors can continue their strong top four challenge.

Real Betis vs Athletic Club prediction: Draw at the Benito Villamarin

Key stats

  • Our Real Betis vs Athletic Club betting tips take into account that 40% of matches at the Benito Villamarin in La Liga this season have ended level.
  • Athletic’s form has dipped, with only three wins in their last nine in all competitions.
  • 57% of their matches in La Liga have ended with under 2.5 goals.

Correct score prediction: Real Betis 1-1 Athletic Club

Betis were missing half their squad at Mallorca last weekend, but they still somehow managed to win the game. They have more availability this time around, and should make a game of this against their high-flying opponents.

Athletic are the stronger side, but their attacking players haven’t been in brilliant form, and a low-scoring draw looks likely.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors the slight favourites

  • 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

The visitors are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs Athletic Club odds with an implied probability of 40.8% that they win this match.

They head into the game after a 3-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, with fringe player Javier Marton chipping in with the final goal.

As for Betis, they triumphed in Mallorca last Saturday thanks to a last minute strike from Cedric Bakambu.

For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s free football betting tips look at some of the best picks.

Most recent H2Hs: Red cards the norm

Our Real Betis vs Athletic Club prediction suggests this will be the third draw in the space of six meetings between the sides.

There have been red cards dished out in four of the last six matches, with only one of those ending in an Athletic win.

Spain La Liga 03/11/24

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

1
Real Betis

Real Betis

1

Spain La Liga 25/02/24

Real Betis

Real Betis

3
Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

1

Spain La Liga 27/08/23

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

4
Real Betis

Real Betis

2

Spain La Liga 04/05/23

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0
Real Betis

Real Betis

1

Spain La Liga 29/12/22

Real Betis

Real Betis

0
Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0

Real Betis preview: Pellegrini missing six

While they have a number of players back this Sunday, Betis are still missing six players, with Hector Bellerin, Chimy Avila, William Carvalho, Pablo Fornals, Youssouf Sabaly and Aitor Ruibal injured.

Predicted Lineup: Adrian (GK), Perraud, Natan, Llorente, Bartra, Roca, Cardoso, Abde Ez, Isco, Jesus & Roque

Spain La Liga 13/04/25

L

Villarreal

Villarreal

2

Real Betis

Real Betis

1

UEFA Conference League 10/04/25

W

Jagiellonia Bialystok

Jagiellonia Bialystok

0

Real Betis

Real Betis

2

Spain La Liga 05/04/25

D

Barcelona

Barcelona

1

Real Betis

Real Betis

1

Spain La Liga 30/03/25

W

Sevilla

Sevilla

1

Real Betis

Real Betis

2

Spain La Liga 16/03/25

W

Leganes

Leganes

2

Real Betis

Real Betis

3

Athletic Club preview: Rotation possible from Valverde

The visitors could make some light changes following their European game. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is their only injury absence.

Predicted Lineup: Simon (GK), Boiro, Vivian, Yeray, Gorosabel, Vesga, Jauregizar, N. Williams, Sancet, I. Williams & Guruzeta

Spain La Liga 13/04/25

W

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

1

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

3

UEFA Europa League 10/04/25

D

Rangers

Rangers

0

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0

Spain La Liga 06/04/25

D

Villarreal

Villarreal

0

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0

Spain La Liga 30/03/25

D

Osasuna

Osasuna

0

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0

Spain La Liga 16/03/25

W

Sevilla

Sevilla

0

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

1

Player to watch – Oihan Sancet

The return to fitness of Oihan Sancet is a major boost for Athletic. The midfielder has scored seven in 17 appearances in La Liga this term.

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Sancet featured in Europe on Thursday – Photo by IMAGO.

Sancet scoring early

71% of the 24-year-old’s league goals have come in the first half this term. He also netted once in the Europa League, although that was an 85th minute strike against AZ.

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Mark is a freelance football writer based in Madrid. He regularly attends and covers La Liga matches around Spain, whilst also following football across Europe.