On Sunday night, in-form Real Betis host already-relegated Almeria at the Benito Villamarin as the home team looks to consolidate their European spot in La Liga.
Betis have hit form at the right timeLos Verdiblancos have hit form at the right time of the season. Manuel Pellegrini’s team are unbeaten in four La Liga games, having recorded three wins and a draw.
Their recent good form in the Spanish top flight has Real Betis in seventh place in the table, occupying the last European spot in the Spanish top flight.
Betis has found their shooting boots of late in the Spanish top flight, scoring at least two goals in four of its last five outings in La Liga.
The home team's recent home record in La Liga has been inconsistent. Although they have lost just once in their last six matches at the Benito Villamarin, Betis has scored at least two goals in three of their previous four home matches.
Almeria is looking to build on their win over Rayo winThe Andalusians may have already suffered relegation, but last time out, the visitors recorded a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano. The victory ended a four-game winless run in La Liga, including three defeats and a draw.
Pepe Mel’s team has been poor defensively lately in La Liga, conceding at least two goals in four of their last five outings.
Despite their lowly position in the Spanish top-flight, Almeria are unbeaten in their last three away games in the Liga. However, the visitors have also lost 12 of their previous 16 matches on their travels.
Their recent away games have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five away matches in La Liga.
What am I backing?Real Betis look to be finishing the season in strong form, while Almeria’s form has picked up slightly of late. However, the bet I am backing is the home victory.
