Match Overview
On December 21, 2023, Real Betis will face Girona at the Estadio Benito Villamarín in a La Liga match. The odds for this encounter are as follows: Real Betis – Local Winner: 2.75, Draw: 3.75, Away Winner: 2.60.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in the past, with Real Betis having the upper hand in recent encounters. In their last meeting on May 28, 2023, Real Betis emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
Looking at their previous clashes, it is evident that these matches tend to produce goals. On average, more than three goals have been scored per game between Real Betis and Girona.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Real Betis has had mixed results in their recent matches across all competitions. In their last six games, they have won one match, lost two matches, and drawn three matches. They have scored a total of five goals while conceding six.
In La Liga this season, Real Betis currently sits in seventh place with 27 points from 17 matches. They have a goal difference of +2.
Their most recent match was against Real Sociedad in La Liga on December 17th. The game ended in a goalless draw.
When playing at home this season, Real Betis has been strong with five wins and three draws from eight matches. They have scored 11 goals while only conceding three.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Girona has been performing exceptionally well lately, especially in away games. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won five games and drawn one game without suffering any losses. They have scored an impressive 17 goals while conceding only seven.
In La Liga, Girona currently sits at the top of the table with 44 points from 17 matches. They have a remarkable goal difference of +21.
Their most recent match was against Alaves in La Liga on December 18th, where they secured a convincing 3-0 victory.
Key Players Spotlight
Real Betis has several key players who have been instrumental in their performances this season. Willian José da Silva has been their standout attacker, scoring ten goals and providing one assist in 21 appearances. Guido Rodríguez, a midfielder, has also made significant contributions with one goal and one assist in 19 matches.
Girona’s Artem Dovbyk has been in sensational form recently, finding the back of the net eight times and providing four assists in just 16 appearances. Yangel Herrera is another player to watch out for, having scored four goals in his last 15 matches as a midfielder.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics from both teams reveals that Real Betis has struggled to find consistent form, winning only one of their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Girona is on an impressive winning streak and remains unbeaten in their last six games.
Real Betis’ defensive record is a concern as they have conceded more goals than they have scored this season. In contrast, Girona boasts an excellent goal-scoring record with an average of over two goals per game.
Match Prediction: Real Betis 1 – 2 Girona
Considering Real Betis’ inconsistent form and defensive vulnerabilities compared to Girona’s strong recent performances and solid away record, it is predicted that Girona will emerge victorious with a scoreline of Real Betis 1 – 2 Girona.
