Real Sociedad - Betis Prediction, Picks and Tips
Real Sociedad and Real Betis measured strength in the Municipal Stadium of Anoeta, in a return match of this phase of the Copa del Rey (8th Finals), after the draw by (0-0) in the first leg. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 3 matches won 2 and drew 1. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 01-10-2017 , for the First Division, the two teams tied for (4-4). Willian José (13 '), Mikel Oyarzabal (26'), Xabi Prieto (57 ') and Diego Llorente (86') scored the goals of the match, for Real Sociedad, and A. Sanabria (6 '), Z. Feddal (28 '), Joaquín (46') and Sergio León (84 '), for Real Betis.
The home team comes to this return match after a goalless draw as a visitor, so in case of victory will confirm the qualification to the next phase. The team comes to this match after a home win against Espanyol by (3-2). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Real Sociedad won 3, tied 3 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 17 of the last 22 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they suffered the first goal 7 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 11 home matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they scored 5 of their 11 goals between minutes (0'-15 '); He suffered 5 of his 11 goals between the minutes (31'-45 '). The Real Sociedad comes to this match after a triumph, by 3-2, in the reception at Espanyol: the goals of the team were marked by Mikel Merino and Willian José (2). In the first leg of the Copa del Rey, the locals added a 0-0 draw. In this home game, coach Imanol Alguacil must play in the usual tactical system, that is, 4-2-3-1, favoring possession of the ball and attacks organized by the flanks. Mikel Oyarzabal is the great highlight of this formation, with 6 goals scored. Out of this game will be Merquelanz, Zurutuza and Kevin Rodrigues, all with physical problems.
The away team comes to this second leg after a goalless draw with the advantage of not having suffered goals at home in the first leg. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they lost to Real Madrid at home (1-2). In the last 10 away matches Real Betis has won 5, tied 1 and lost 4. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 11 of the last 27 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals. Real Betis leaves for this game with a defeat, 1-2, in the reception to Real Madrid, adding in this way the fourth game followed without victory. To reach this phase of the Copa del Rey, the visiting team eliminated Racing Santander. The task of Real Betis in this match against Real Sociedad will not be easy, not only to go through an irregular moment, but for the individual and collective quality of the rival. In this way, coach Quique Setién must line up the team in the usual 4-3-3, with Giovani Lo Celso responsible for organizing and creating the offensive process. The player mentioned above is the best score of the team, with 8 goals scored. Kaptoum and Sidnei will be absent from this game, due to an injury.
Our recommendation tip for Real Sociedad - Betis : BTS / YES @ 1.87