Bettors, sharpen your pencils — here comes a fixture rich in data, context, and betting intrigue.
Real Betis step onto the La Cartuja pitch chasing their first victory in seven competitive matches. Confidence? Shaky. Rhythm? Missing. Pressure? Rising.
Meanwhile, Deportivo Alavés arrive with the calm swagger of a team that’s unbeaten in five straight head-to-heads vs Betis — including that 3-1 statement win in this same stadium last January. Add their opening-day win over Levante, and the Basques come armed with form, confidence, and a tactical identity.
Form: Winless in their last 7 matches (5 draws).
Defensive leaks: 12 goals conceded in the last 5 outings.
Opening day: 1-1 draw at home vs Elche.
Key men: Ruibal and Lo Celso are tasked with unlocking stubborn defences.
Factor in the “neutral home” of La Cartuja — where the Benito Villamarín’s fortress advantage is absent — and Pellegrini’s men look more vulnerable than usual.
Head-to-head edge: 5 games unbeaten vs Betis.
Away resilience: 9 of their last 11 away La Liga matches ended undefeated (6 draws).
Opener: 2-1 win vs Levante with a stoppage-time dagger.
Defence: Conceded only 2 goals across their last 4 league trips.
Eduardo Coudet has drilled this side well — structured, physical, and capable of grinding results. Midfielder Pablo Ibañez summed it up: “We expect to score on Friday.” Confidence quantified.
Betis: Control possession, but wasteful in the final third.
Alavés: Compact, organised, efficient on transitions.
The data leans toward low-scoring outcomes, with the visitors’ resilience balancing Betis’ home-ball dominance.
Real Betis 1–1 Deportivo Alavés Numbers point to another frustrating night for Betis.
Alavés Double Chance (Win or Draw) — 1.95
Correct Score 1-1 — 6.50
Under 2.5 Goals — 1.70
Both Teams to Score — NO (Value play) — 2.10
Alavés +1 Asian Handicap — 1.85
This isn’t a glamour tie — it’s a grinder’s game. Expect compact lines, frustration for the hosts, and the visitors leaving Seville with another result in their pocket.
