Match Overview
On February 25, 2024, Real Betis will face off against Athletic Club in a La Liga match at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. The odds for this match are as follows: Real Betis – Local Winner: 3.58, Draw: 3.41, Away Winner: 2.26.
Historical Face-Off
Real Betis and Athletic Club have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter on August 27, 2023, Athletic Club emerged victorious with a scoreline of 4-2. Over the years, these two teams have produced high-scoring matches with three or more goals being scored on several occasions.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Real Betis has had a mixed run of form recently. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won two games and lost two games while drawing the remaining two. Their goal-scoring record stands at six goals scored and six goals conceded during this period.
In La Liga, Real Betis currently sits in seventh position with a total of 39 points from their 25 matches played so far. They have managed to win nine matches, draw twelve matches, and lose four matches in the league campaign.
In their most recent match against Alaves on February 18th, Real Betis failed to find the back of the net as the game ended in a goalless draw.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Athletic Club has been performing well lately, especially in away games where they remain unbeaten in their last six outings. During this period across all competitions, they have won four games and drawn two games without suffering any losses. Their attacking prowess is evident as they have scored twelve goals while conceding only four.
In La Liga, Athletic Club currently occupies the fifth position with 49 points from their 25 matches. They have won fourteen matches, drawn seven matches, and lost four matches so far in the league.
In their most recent match against Girona on February 19th, Athletic Club secured a 3-2 victory with goals coming from Álex Berenguer (2) and Iñaki Williams.
Key Players Spotlight
For Real Betis, one player to watch is midfielder Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez, commonly known as Isco. He has been influential for the team this season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
On the other hand, Athletic Club’s standout player is forward Iñaki Williams. With nine goals and four assists in 24 appearances this season, he has played a vital role in their attacking line.
Statistical Insights
Real Betis has been solid at home in La Liga this season. In their 13 home matches, they have won six games and drawn six games while suffering only one defeat. They have scored a total of 16 goals at home while conceding just nine.
Athletic Club’s away form has also been impressive. In their 12 away matches in La Liga, they have won four games and drawn five games while losing three. They have scored eleven goals on the road while conceding nine.
Match Prediction: Real Betis 1 – 1 Athletic Club
Based on the recent form of both teams and their performances throughout the season, it is expected that this will be a closely contested match. Real Betis will rely on their strong home record to secure at least a draw against an unbeaten Athletic Club side away from home. Therefore, my prediction for this match is a scoreline of Real Betis 1 – 1 Athletic Club.
