We have three fixtures to look forward to in La Liga on the 29th of December including the meeting between Real Betis and Athletic Club.
The match will take place at the Estadio Benito Villamarín and the hosts begin this round of games in 5th place on 24 points while the visitors are one place below on the same number of points.
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Real Betis come into the match having last played competitively on the 10th of November in La Liga. It was a disappointing result as Real Betis went down 3-0 at Valencia.
The match changed when Real Betis were reduced to 10 men in the 61st minute and Valencia scored just 2 minutes later. Valencia added 2 more goals in the final 10 minutes to condemn Real Betis to defeat.
The loss at Valencia means Real Betis have failed to win their last 2 games. Prior to the loss at Valencia, Real Betis were held to a 1-1 draw at home in the Seville derby, a match in which three players were sent off, two for Real Betis.
Trends show Real Betis have been hard to beat in recent fixtures and they are undefeated in 9 of their 11 most recent matches in all competitions. Their home record in La Liga shows Real Betis are undefeated in 7 of their last 8 games and they have seen both team score in each of their last 4 league matches on home soil.
Athletic Club travel to the Estadio Benito Villamarín on the back of a 1-0 win at Sestao River in the Copa Del Rey. It was a game they were expected to win against a local rival currently playing in the Segunda División RFEF but Athletic Club managed just the single goal.
That result means Athletic Club have won each of their last 3 fixtures. Wins have come in the Copa Del Rey against Sestao River and Alzira away plus at home against Real Valladolid in La Liga.
However, league form shows Athletic Club have won only 2 of their 7 most recent games in La Liga. There have been defeats at Girona, Barcelona, and at home against Atletico Madrid.
Trends show Athletic Club have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 away games in La Liga and they have conceded 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 matches on the road.
Team news and Real Betis will be without suspended defender Edgar González. Paul Akouokou, Juan Cruz, and Víctor Camarasa are unavailable due to injury.
Athletic Club have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of this match so should be at full strength.
Both teams know the importance of winning this game in terms of the top four. Real Betis have been good in recent home matches and playing in-front of their own fans could make the difference.
Athletic Club should find the back of the net but have been conceding goals on the road, meaning a home win, with both team scoring.