Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Betis
4-2-3-1
Athletic Bilbao
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(50) 36 Goals 32 (42)
(35) 21 Assists 31 (36)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
27 Average Age 25.9
181 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.2 (0.8)
(48%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.9 (2.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Álex Pozuelo Out 6.29
Juan Carlos Out 6.65
Álex Martínez Out 6.68
Nacho Out 7.07
Nosa Out 6.56
Player Reason Status Rating
Ruiz de Galarreta Out 6.53
Iñigo Pérez Out 6.79
Mikel San José Out 6.94

Team News

Betis
  • Betis opened up a three-point gap in the race for fourth place with a 2-0 win over Levante last weekend and can extend their lead over Malaga to five points this evening after results went their way over the weekend.
  • Pepe Mel rested a few of his regular starters for the 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the cup in midweek so the likes of Mario, Chechu Dorado and Jose Cañas will return to the starting line-up, but left-back Nacho is suspended so Javi Chica is expected to switch flanks with Angel coming in at right-back.
Athletic Bilbao
  • It wasn't such a good weekend for Athletic though as wins for Granada and Osasuna mean they are now just three points above the relegation zone and in real danger of being dragged into the fight for survival.
  • Young Aymeric Laporte is expected to return to the starting line-up after being suspended for last weekend's defeat to Rayo Vallecano, whilst Jon Aurtenetxe is also fit again so Oscar de Marcos will be able to move back into his more favoured midfield role.
  • Mikel San Jose is suspended so Carlos Guerpegi or Ander Iturraspe will take up the role as the holding midfielder.

Prediction

  • These two teams have been headed in different directions all season and after Malaga and Valencia's defeats this weekend there is a huge incentive for Betis to take a hold on fourth place.
  • However, Los Verdiblancos will be all too aware they have already lost at home to Granada and Mallorca this season so they can take nothing for granted. That said, Athletic's defence looks incapable of dealing with the pace of Joel Campbell and prowess in front of goal of Ruben Castro, which should lead Betis to another win.
Prediction:
Betis
3
1
Athletic Bilbao
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
7 Betis 15 7 14 52 dldlwl
12 A. Bilbao 12 8 16 44 ldddww

Top Players

Betis
Athletic Bilbao
Nacho 7.07
R. Castro 7.01
D. Pabón 7.01
M. Susaeta 7.18
Ander 7.15
G. Iraizoz 7.03
R. Castro 17
J. Molina 11
D. Pabón 6
A. Aduriz 14
M. Susaeta 6
Ó. D. Marcos 6
Beñat 8
Nacho 6
R. Castro 5
M. Susaeta 7
I. Gómez 7
A. Aduriz 6

Match Forecast

Athletic Bilbao will score from a wingplay situation  
Athletic Bilbao will stray offside often  
Athletic Bilbao will make a comeback if they go behind  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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