Betis take on the visitors Alaves in the round 2 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, August 22nd at Estadio de La Cartuja (Sevilla).
Real Betis have been under Manuel Pellegrini’s guidance for quite some time now. With him, they managed to lift a major trophy in the form of the Copa del Rey and consistently compete in Europe, even if their status gradually declined over time. Last season, however, was undoubtedly a success for the “Verdiblancos.” They secured a confident 6th place in La Liga, finishing well clear of their pursuers (although still short of the top 5 and Champions League qualification), and also reached the Conference League final, where they lost without much of a fight to Chelsea. To make matters worse, one of the heroes of their European run, Antony, returned to Manchester United after his loan expired, while another leader, Isco, suffered a broken leg. Even so, they opened the scoring against Elche and defended their minimal lead for a long time, but conceded late to settle for a 1-1 draw. Still, Betis have shown good resilience in recent matches, and their home form has been particularly strong, making them a tough opponent for anyone. Pellegrini’s side continues to combine tactical discipline with attacking creativity, which could be decisive in matches like this.
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Alaves continue to show steady enough results. The “Bean Destroyers” returned to La Liga in 2016 after a ten-year absence, and since then have only once, in 2022/23, been relegated — immediately bouncing back the following season after finishing second in the Segunda. Their achievements in recent years have mostly been modest, rarely finishing higher than mid-table. Last spring, they ended the campaign in 15th place, narrowly staying above the relegation zone with 42 points, just two more than Leganes, who eventually went down. This season, the challenge remains tough, especially after losing key players like Mourinho and Kike García, their top scorer, who was replaced by Real Madrid academy graduate Mariano — a player who didn’t feature at all last year. In their home opener against Levante, they struggled, but managed to clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory with a late stoppage-time winner. Despite their limitations, Alaves have proven to be a resilient side, capable of grinding out results in difficult situations. Their fighting spirit and compact defensive style remain their biggest assets.
The “Bean Destroyers” are unbeaten in their last five encounters with this opponent, recording two wins and three draws during that stretch. Betis should have enough quality to secure their first win of the season at home. The pick here is a Betis victory in Seville.
Prediction for the match: Betis to win.
