Real Betis will aim for their first win of the 2024-25 La Liga season when they face Alaves at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday evening. In their opening match, Betis drew 1-1 with Girona, while Alaves fell 2-1 to Celta Vigo. Despite a strong performance in the 2023-24 season, finishing 10th in La Liga, Alaves is looking to build on that success.
The team has been active in the transfer market, bringing in nine new players, including Stoichkov and Asier Villalibre, but has also seen 12 departures, such as Javi Lopez and Ruben Duarte, giving their squad a new look and a lot of quality to restore their form.
Deportivo Alaves vs. Real Betis: Team Form & Head-to-Head
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In their first game of the season, Alaves initially took the lead against Celta Vigo, only for Williot Swedberg to equalize and Iago Aspas to secure a late victory for Celta. Alaves is currently winless in their last six league encounters with Real Betis, though both matches last season ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate at Mendizorrotza.
Real Betis began their season with a 1-1 draw against Girona, with Marc Bartra scoring early but the visitors equalizing in the second half. On Thursday, Betis won 2-0 against Kryvbas KR in the first leg of their Conference League playoff, positioning them well for the second leg on August 29.
The clash between these two teams has taken place 17 times lately. Real Betis has won 7 of the games with Alaves winning 5 and 5 ending up as draws. Due to their European commitments, Betis’ next La Liga match against Getafe has been postponed, so their third league game will be against Real Madrid on September 1. Having finished seventh in La Liga last season.
Team News
Real Betis has made eight new signings, including Marc Roca from Leeds United. Ayoze Perez, Willian Jose, Guido Rodriguez, and Borja Iglesias have departed, and it will be interesting to see if the new squad can push for a top-six finish this season. Alaves has reported no new injuries, so head coach Luis Garcia is expected to field a similar lineup to the one used against Celta. Players like Hugo Novoa, Luis Rioja, Stoichkov, and Villalibre are pushing for starting roles.
For Real Betis, Cedric Bakambu will be out until next month with a muscle injury, and Isco is doubtful due to an ankle issue. Coach Manuel Pellegrini made several changes for the European match but will likely reinstate key players such as Roca, William Carvalho, Juanmi, Aitor Ruibal, and Bartra for this game. Betis may seek additional reinforcements for their forward position before the transfer window closes.
Deportivo Alaves vs. Real Betis: Predicted Starting XI
Alaves possible starting lineup: Sivera; Vicente, Abqar, Tenaglia, Diarra; Guevara, Blanco; Romero, Guridi, Conechny; Kike Garcia
Real Betis possible starting lineup: Silva; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud; Carvalho, Roca; Fornals, Fekir, Juanmi; Ruibal
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