On Sunday evening, Real Betis and Getafe clash at the Benito Villamarin in La Liga as the home team looks to boost their European hopes.
Betis need to discover consistency to mount a top-six bidManuel Pellegrini's team is currently in seventh place in the Spanish top-flight table, two points adrift of the European spots in La Liga.
If the Andalusians are to mount a successful bid for a top-six finish, they will need to find some consistency in their results.
Their recent Spanish top-flight matches have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in nine of their previous 11 La Liga games.
Betis have lost just once in their last 12 home games in La Liga. A 4-2 defeat against Barcelona in their previous home match in the Spanish top-flight ended an 11-game unbeaten La Liga run on home soil.
Getafe is in danger of being in midtable limboThe club from the Spanish capital have experienced a downturn in results of late in La Liga. A 2-0 home defeat in a city derby against Real Madrid last time out means the visitors have lost three of their previous four matches in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent matches in La Liga have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four games.
Getafe’s recent form has seen them fall seven points adrift of the league’s top six.
The visitors have found away wins in short supply of late in La Liga, having won just one of their last 12 Liga games on their travels.
Their recent away games in La Liga have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last three games on their travels.
What am I backing?The bet I am backing is a narrow home win, as Betis are usually strong on home soil, while Getafe are not great on the road.