Tournament: LaLiga Spain
Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin (Seville)
Game Time: August 15, 2024, 15:30
The 2024/25 LaLiga season kicks off with Real Betis hosting Girona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville. Both teams will be eager to start the new season on the right foot, especially after mixed results in the previous campaign.
Key Statistics and Trends
Real Betis:
- Recent Form: Betis has only managed 2 wins in their last 7 matches.
- Home Advantage: Betis has a strong history at home, and they will be looking to capitalize on this.
- Head-to-Head: The most common scoreline between these two clubs is 2-1 in favor of Betis, which has occurred four times.
Girona:
- Recent Form: Girona struggled during their summer friendlies, winning only on their fifth attempt.
- Previous Season: Girona had an outstanding season, finishing 3rd in LaLiga, a remarkable achievement for the club.
- Away Performance: Girona managed to secure 4 out of 6 possible points against Betis last season, including a draw away from home.
Team Analysis
Real Betis: Under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, Betis has seen mixed results. Last season, they struggled to maintain consistency, finishing 7th and securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. The club has seen some significant departures, including Iglesias and Guido Rodriguez, but they have also strengthened their squad with new signings such as Roberto Rodriguez and Diego Llorente. Betis will be keen to start the season with a win at home, but they need to improve their form to do so.
Girona: Girona was one of the surprise packages of last season, finishing 3rd in LaLiga. Despite losing key players like Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia, they have managed to bring in reinforcements, including Abel Ruiz, Bryan Gil, and Donny van de Beek. Girona will be confident going into this match, especially after their success against Betis last season. The team, led by Michel Sanchez, will aim to build on their previous achievements and start the season strong.
Team News
Real Betis:
- Injuries: Isco is still recovering from injury and may not feature in this match.
Girona:
- Injuries: Girona has no significant injury concerns and will field their strongest possible lineup.
Possible Starting Lineups
Real Betis (Possible lineup):
- Rui Silva – Perro, Mendy, Llorente, Bellerin – Chimy Avila, Roca, Altimira, Rodri Sanchez – Ruibal, Losada
Girona (Possible lineup):
- Gassaniga – Miguel Gutierrez, Blind, David Lopez, Eric Garcia – Romeu, van de Beek, Martin – Portu, Abel Ruiz, Tsygankov
Head-to-Head Matches
Last season, Girona performed well against Betis, securing a win at home and a draw away. This gives them confidence heading into this fixture.
Free Prediction for the Match: Real Betis vs Girona
Real Betis is the favorite to win at home, but Girona's resilience and form from last season cannot be overlooked. Considering Girona's recent success against Betis, we predict that Girona will avoid defeat in this match, making a bet on "Girona double chance (win or draw)" with odds of 1.6 a solid option.
Prediction: Girona double chance (win or draw) (odds: 1.6).
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