Real Betis and Real Sociedad to clash in La Liga top-five fixture
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad - 12/12/2021
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Real Betis are thriving under Manuel Pellegrini in La Liga. Los Verdiblancos are third in La Liga and are on a three-match winning streak in the division.
Pellegrini’s team is nine points off of first-place Real Madrid, but the manager won’t be focused on an unlikely league title. Instead, Pellegrini will focus on claiming a top-four place and qualify for the Champions League.
Real Sociedad’s flirtations with the La Liga title are over. Just like last December, Real Sociedad flirted with first place in the division only to hit a bumpy patch and fall away.
Imanol Alguacil’s team is fifth in La Liga ahead of matchday 17. Last weekend, Real Sociedad fell 2-0 to Real Madrid and they are now 10 points back of first place. Alguacil’s team is within touching distance of the top four, however.
Real Sociedad are one point behind Real Betis in the La Liga standings. A win on Sunday would push the Royal into the top four. A Real Betis victory would solidify the Seville-based club’s chances of finishing in the Champions League qualification places.
Since 2011, these teams have played 21 times in all competitions. Real Sociedad have posted a record of 9W-8D-4L against Real Betis. Los Verdiblancos have struggled mightily against Real Sociedad in 21 straight games in all competitions.
Last season, the Royal went unbeaten in three straight games against Real Betis. Two of those three games (league and cup match) finished as draws.
Twelve of the last 21 matches between these clubs in all competitions finished with both teams scoring goals. Twelve of those 21 matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
Both teams have strong defences. Real Sociedad have conceded 13 goals this season in 16 league matches. Real Betis have allowed 18 goals in 16 fixtures in La Liga.
Real Betis have scored 26 goals, which is La Liga’s third-best total. Real Sociedad have bagged 19 goals in 16 fixtures.
Pellegrini has two players on the Real Betis injury list. Midfielder Victor Camarasa and defender Youssouf Sabaly are both doubts for the game.
Alguacil has five players on the injury list ahead of the game. Midfielders Mikel Merino and David Silva are doubts due to leg injuries. Defenders Alex Sola and Nacho Monreal are also doubts. They are suffering from leg issues. Forward Carlos Fernandez is ruled out with an ACL injury.
Both Real Betis and Real Sociedad are flying high in La Liga this season. Real Betis have a poor record against the Royal, but eight of their last 21 meetings ended as draws.
Sunday’s match should finish in a score draw between these teams. Under 2.5 goals should be scored when the teams play.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
Es1
333730
X
1 - 1
2.30
20°
3.36
2.29
3.36
3.28
-1
1
1
4 - 0(1 - 0)
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