Two European hopefuls clash at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday. Our Real Betis vs Real Sociedad prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether either side can build on Thursday night victories.
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Real Betis vs Real Sociedad prediction: Antony to strike in home win
Key stats
- Our Real Betis vs Real Sociedad betting tips take into account that the visitors average just 0.73 goals per game on their travels in the league.
- Betis have scored twice or more in each of their last three matches in all competitions.
- They’ve only lost twice in 15 home games this term.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 2-1 Real Sociedad
These two sides are having similar seasons, in that they’ve slipped back slightly from the higher standards they’ve set in recent years.
Betis have looked better in attack since Antony has come into the team though, particularly with Isco now fully fit following injury problems. With La Real having lost their last three away in La Liga, a home win looks the most likely outcome here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis the slight favourites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs Real Sociedad odds, with an implied probability of 40.8% that they win this match.
They were 3-0 winners at Gent on Thursday in the Conference League, with Cedric Bakambu and Sergi Altimira scoring late goals to surely kill the tie off.
It was Europa League action for Real Sociedad who beat FC Midtjylland 2-1, with Brais Mendez and Take Kubo scoring.
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Most recent H2Hs: Low-scoring games the norm
Our Real Betis vs Real Sociedad prediction suggests we might get a few goals in this, but the last four meetings have served up just four in total, all scored by La Real.
Three of the last six league clashes have ended 0-0.
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Real Betis preview: Perraud serves ban
Full-back Romain Perraud is suspended for the home team. They are also missing Hector Bellerin and William Carvalho to injuries, while Pablo Fornals is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Adrian (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Llorente, Ortiz, Altimira, Cardoso, Jesus, Isco, Antony & Roque
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25 W Gent 0 Real Betis 3 Spain La Liga 08/02/25 L Celta Vigo 3 Real Betis 2 Spain La Liga 02/02/25 D Athletic Bilbao 2 Real Betis 2 Spain La Liga 25/01/25 W Mallorca 0 Real Betis 1 Spain La Liga 18/01/25 L CD Alaves 3 Real Betis 1
Real Sociedad preview: Regulars to return
Imanol rotated heavily in Europe and should recall some key players here. Jon Pacheco is out injured, while Hamari Traore and Ander Barrenetxea are rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), J. Lopez, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu, Sucic, Zubimendi, Olasagasti, S. Gomez, Oyarzabal & Becker
UEFA Europa League 13/02/25 W Midtjylland 1 Real Sociedad 2 Spain La Liga 09/02/25 W Espanyol 1 Real Sociedad 2 Spain Copa del Rey 06/02/25 W Osasuna 0 Real Sociedad 2 Spain La Liga 02/02/25 L Osasuna 2 Real Sociedad 1 UEFA Europa League 30/01/25 W PAOK Salonika 0 Real Sociedad 2
Player to watch – Antony
Much criticised during his time in England, the move to Seville has so far given Antony a new lease of life. He has scored in two of his three Betis appearances so far.
Antony’s impact increasing
While he has only played two games in La Liga so far, his average of 2.0 shots and 1.0 key passes per game is a significant improvement on his Premier League numbers.