On Sunday night, Real Betis and Villarreal clash at the Benito Villamarin as the home team looks to boost their top-six chances in the race for the European spots in La Liga.
Defeat at Atletico continues poor run for BetisReal Betis have been in a slump of late, which continued with a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid last time out.
The result means that Manuel Pellegrini’s team has won just one of their last five games in all competitions. However, the defeat in the capital last time out ended a five-game unbeaten run in La Liga.
Real Betis have been hard to defeat on home soil in the Spanish top-flight, as Los Verdiblancos have lost just one of their last 15 games at the Villamarin.
However, a 3-1 home win over Athletic Club ended a three-game winless run in La Liga on home soil, as their previous two home Liga games ended in draws.
Villarreal continued their unbeaten run against GranadaThe Yellow Submarine extended their unbeaten run in the Spanish top flight by recording a 5-1 home win over Granada. The victory was also their second straight league win.
The recent unbeaten run has moved Marcelino’s team up to 12th place in the table, 13 points clear of the league's relegation zone.
Their recent matches in La Liga have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last 12 games in the Spanish top flight.
Villarreal is unbeaten in their last three away games in La Liga, having recorded two wins and a draw. However, they have also won just two of their previous eight away games in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent away matches in La Liga have certainly delivered on goals, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six games.
What am I backing?Real Betis is not in great form but is difficult to beat, while Villarreal has been on a decent recent run. It’s a tough game to judge, although I believe it will produce goals, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
