Real Betis aims to extend their unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions when they host Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday night.
Currently seventh in La Liga, Real Betis has accumulated 21 points from 13 league games. Meanwhile, Las Palmas occupies the eighth spot with 18 points.
Match Preview
Real Betis has drawn in six of their 13 La Liga matches this season, including a recent 1-1 draw with Sevilla before the international break.
Despite taking the lead through Ayoze Perez, Ivan Rakitic’s late equalizer forced both teams to share points in the Seville derby.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side previously enjoyed a five-game winning streak across competitions, including victories in the Copa del Rey and Europa League.
They lead their Europa League group and sit seventh in La Liga, just one point behind sixth-placed Real Sociedad.
Las Palmas enters the fixture on a four-game unbeaten run, winning three of those matches.
Their return to this level has been notable, earning 18 points with five wins, three draws, and five losses in 13 league games.
Despite a modest attack, Las Palmas boasts a solid defense, conceding just 12 goals – the joint-second best record in La Liga.
They’re unbeaten since October 22 and earned a draw against Osasuna in their last outing.
Team News
Real Betis will miss Claudio Bravo, Rui Silva, Youssouf Sabaly, and Marc Bartra due to injuries. However, Isco is expected to be available after recovering from an illness.
Las Palmas will be without Alvaro Lemos, Fabio Gonzalez, and Pejino due to fitness issues. Alberto Moleiro, who scored off the bench in their last game, might secure a starting spot.
Possible Lineups
Real Betis possible starting lineup:(4-2-3-1)
Vieites;
Bellerin, Pezzella, Riad, Miranda;
Rodriguez, Roca;
Diao, Isco, Perez;
Willian Jose
Las Palmas possible starting lineup:(4-5-1)
Valles;
Suarez, Coco, Marmol, S Cardona;
Park, Munoz, Perrone, K Rodriguez, El Haddadi;
Moleiro
Prediction: Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
Expect a tight encounter as Las Palmas tends to make matches competitive. However, given Real Betis’ good form, they’re likely to edge this game narrowly on Sunday.
