The Matchday 5 clash in La Liga between Betis and Real Sociedad will take place on September 19 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville. Betis vs. Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
The Sevillians have not been impressive in the new season. Manuel Pellegrini's side has played five matches, securing only one victory at home against Alaves (1-0). The team has drawn three times and suffered a defeat to Athletic (1-2). They could have lost in the last round as well, but managed to snatch a draw in an away game against Levante – 2-2. Betis currently has 5 points and holds a mid-table position.
- The club has failed to win 8 of their last 9 La Liga matches (6 draws and 2 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 15 of Betis's last 16 league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of Betis's last 10 home games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-4-2)
Álvaro Valles – Nathan, Junior Firpo, Valentín Gómez, Héctor Bellerín – Rodrigo Riquelme, Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira, Nelson Deossa – Antony Mateus, Cucho Hernández.
Real Sociedad
The San Sebastián side is yet to secure a win. Sergio Francisco's team has drawn twice and lost twice. In the last round, they hosted Real Madrid and lost 1-2. With two points, the Basques are in 17th place, matching their worst start in La Liga since the 2015/16 season.
- The club has won only 1 of their last 12 La Liga matches (4 draws and 7 losses).
- Real Sociedad is winless in 6 consecutive away matches in La Liga (2 draws and 4 losses).
- The San Sebastián side has failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away league games.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Aritz Elustondo, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia – Jon Gorrotxategi, Pablo Marín Tejada, Sergio Gómez, Mikel Goti – Gonçalo Guedes, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Referee
Mateo Busquets (Spain)
Matches – 21 (La Liga, 2024/2025–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 114;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 7;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 29%.
Betis vs. Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
I predict that the Sevillians will claim all three points in the upcoming match. The team appears slightly better than the Basques and has simply been unlucky at the start of the season. Betis consistently finds the net, which is a positive, and they need to improve their defensive record to finally get into a winning rhythm.
Manuel Pellegrini's side performs well at home and has only lost to Athletic and Villarreal in their last 10 La Liga matches, both of whom finished in the top 5 last season. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad struggles on the road, having won only against relegated Las Palmas in their last 13 away matches. In their previous five away games in La Liga, the Basques have scored just one goal.
My prediction – Betis to win
