Real Betis will welcome Getafe to Benito Villamarin for their La Liga round 6 clash on Thursday.
The hosts are on a three-game winning streak and will set their sights on overtaking Real Madrid for the second spot.
Getafe, meanwhile, are hoping to halt their winless run.
Read our Real Betis vs Getafe prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Betis vs Getafe key stats
- Three of Getafe's last four matches featured goals at both ends.
- Six of the last eight H2Hs produced at least five cards.
- Real Betis' wins in all competitions this season have all been by one-goal margins.
Real Betis vs Getafe preview: Can the visitors improve their fortunes?
Real Betis vs Getafe — Tale of the Tape
| Real Betis | vs | Getafe |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 14th |
| 12 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Goals For | 3 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 5th | Home / Away Rank | 19th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Betis continued their fine form with a 2-1 comeback victory at Villarreal on Monday night.
The Andalusian side have now won three consecutive games and have five wins in six competitive fixtures this season.
With 12 points earned from a possible 15, Manuel Pellegrini's men are third in La Liga, three points behind second-placed Real Madrid, who have played six matches.
Having already beaten Los Blancos in La Liga this season, the hosts hold the head-to-head tiebreaker and will certainly move up to second place with a win here.
Aitor Ruibal continues to recover from a meniscus injury and is the only player sidelined for Betis.
While Real Betis have won both of their home games this season, Getafe have lost all three of their away matches across all competitions so far.
The visitors are coming off back-to-back 1-1 draws at home, the latest coming against Deportivo La Coruna over the weekend. They are also on a four-match winless streak and have won only one of five league outings this term.
Jose Bordalas' troops are 15th in La Liga with five points from their first five league matches. The former Valencia coach will be unable to call upon the services of the injured Christantus Uche (ACL), Juanmi (knee) Abdel Abqar (muscle), and Kiko Femenia (hamstring).
Interestingly, Getafe were victorious the last time these teams clashed, although they have conversely lost three of the last four H2Hs.
Real Betis vs Getafe form guide & betting tips
| Real Betis | vs | Getafe |
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La Liga Form |
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| 12 | Points | 5 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 14th |
| 7 | Goals For | 3 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
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Form (All Comps) |
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Whispers Predicts: Real Betis 2-1 Getafe
Priced at 8/11 (1.73), Real Betis are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form, and considering Betis have won three of their last four meetings with Getafe, we are confident that the hosts will maintain their perfect home record at the end of this skirmish.
Both teams were on the scoresheet in three of Getafe's last four outings and this can be backed at 6/5 (2.20).
We also fancy a 2-1 correct score at 8/1 (9.00). Real Betis won two of the last four H2Hs by this scoreline.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 5/4 (2.25) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Real Betis at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> Real Betis & BTTS – Yes at 33/10 (4.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 8/1 (9.00) | Likelihood: Outsider