Tournament: La Liga Spain
Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin (Seville)
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.13, 15:00
In the 5th round of La Liga, Real Betis will host newly promoted Leganés on September 13, 2024. Betis, looking to regain momentum, will aim for a win at home, while Leganés will try to make the most of their return to the top flight.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Betis: Has only won in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers this season.
- Leganés: Suffered their first loss in seven matches.
- First-Half Performance: Betis wins the first half in 35% of their matches, while Leganés wins in 22%.
Possible Line-Ups
Betis:
- Goalkeeper: Rui Silva
- Defenders: Pezzella, Natan, Llorente, Sabaly
- Midfielders: William Carvalho, Roca, Fornals, Sánchez, Ez Abde
- Forward: Ruibal
Leganés:
- Goalkeeper: Soriano
- Defenders: Javi, Sergio González, Saenz, Altimira
- Midfielders: Brašanac, Tapia, Óscar Rodríguez, Munir, Raba
- Forward: Diego García
Team Overview and Form
Betis ("Los Verdiblancos"):
Betis started the season strong in the UEFA Conference League, but their La Liga form has been underwhelming. Despite their efforts, they have only managed draws against Girona and Alavés and lost to Real Madrid. With a squad reinforced by deadline-day signings like Lo Celso, Betis will be eager to turn their fortunes around in La Liga, especially in front of their home fans.
Leganés ("The Cucumbers"):
Leganés returned to La Liga after topping the Segunda División last season. Under Borja Jiménez, they’ve had a respectable start, with wins and draws in their opening matches. Their only setback came with a 0-1 defeat to Mallorca. Despite being newcomers, Leganés has shown resilience, but facing a seasoned team like Betis away from home will be a stern test.
Head-to-Head Matches
Betis has historically dominated this fixture, winning seven consecutive home games against Leganés. However, their last meeting in 2020 ended in a goalless draw.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Betis: Playing at home, Betis will likely adopt an attacking approach, aiming to break down Leganés' defense early. With players like Fornals and William Carvalho controlling the midfield, they’ll seek to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities for Ruibal and Ez Abde.
- Leganés: Leganés will aim to stay compact and frustrate Betis’ attacks. They will likely rely on quick transitions and counter-attacks through Óscar Rodríguez and Munir to create scoring chances.
Betting Prediction
With Betis looking to secure their first La Liga win of the season and the historical dominance they’ve had over Leganés, a bet on Betis to win is a strong option at odds of 1.73.
Prediction: Betis to win (odds: 1.73).
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