Tomás Yelmini
Both Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao come into this game on similar terms and will play one of the most important duels in the resumption of La Liga after the World Cup break. Real Betis vs Athletic de Bilbao will be a must-see game for soccer fans, with both teams in the leading group, and occupying a Europa League qualification place. Their ambitions do not stop there, and a win will enable them to continue escalating the Spanish first division standings.
This is a duel with a lot of history, as they met 112 times in Spain’s top division. The Bilbao team has a slight superiority, with 46 wins against 32. However, at the Benito Villamarín Stadium, where this match will be played, Betis is usually strong. What’s more, Athletic has not won in Sevilla since 2017.
JefeBet brings you the betting odds, predictions and other information for this La Liga match as well as probable lineups for both teams and data you need to be updated.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Matchday 15 Game on December 29, 2022
- Where: Benito Villamarín Stadium, Seville, Spain.
- When: Thursday, December 29, 12.15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Real Betis (+180) / Tie (+235) / Athletic de Bilbao (+1631).
- Asian Handicap: Real Betis (+0.25, -148), Athletic de Bilbao (-0.25, +123).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+112) / Under (-139).
- Both teams score: Yes (-118) / No (-109).
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Real Betis Preview
Real Betis will not be able to count on Édgar González, who was sent off in the last game against Valencia. Meanwhile, Ghana’s Paul Akouokou and Juan Cruz are still injured. To make the matters worse, the list of absentees also includes Argentina’s Guido Rodríguez and Germán Pezzella, who are still on leave after winning the World Cup in Qatar.
Víctor Ruiz will replace González at center back, although he will be physically fit. Borja Iglesias is their star player, with 8 goals and the eyes of several teams looking to sign him in this market.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva, Youssouf Sabaly, Luiz Felipe, Víctor Ruiz, Álex Moreno, William Carvalho, Andrés Guardado, Nabil Fekir, Sergio Canales, Luiz Henrique, Borja Iglesias.
Athletic Bilbao Preview
Athletic has all its players available. The team started the semester at full throttle, but in the last few games they fell into an inconsistency that took them out of the Champions League places. Of the four losses, three were in the last six games.
Gorka Guruzeta and Iñaki Williams share the firepower with five goals each, while the other Williams (Nico) and Óscar De Marcos share the assist podium with three for each of them.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón, Óscar De Marcos, Yeray Álvarez, Íñigo Martínez, Yuri, Mikel Vesga, Ohian Sancet, Iñaki Williams, Iker Muniain, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are very evenly matched, and Bilbao are usually a tough rival to deal with when they leave home. Betis should find once again the performance that gave them results in most of this tournament, but they will have to struggle with many absences. A draw is the most likely result.
Prediction: Draw 1-1.
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