Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao

Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Preview

Real Betis registered a 1-0 win away from home at Mallorca last weekend in the Spanish top flight which in turn has helped lift the hosts up into a mid-table position of 10th place in the La Liga standings ahead of this weekend's action and also this upcoming visit from high-flying Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao still remain in fourth place in the La Liga table and the visitors' success so far this season has been helped by putting together a 12-match unbeaten sequence in the domestic top flight which consists of seven wins along with being involved in five draws as well.

Real Betis have managed to capture just two wins within their previous 10 games overall though which have been achieved by way of victories against Villarreal and Mallorca, both of which were registered away from home, while also being handed four defeats within this period.

Losses to Valencia, Real Sociedad, Real Valladolid and Alaves respectively suggest the upcoming Sunday night's hosts could be facing a tough assignment in the shape of Athletic Bilbao despite holding home advantage at their Estadio Benito Villamarín.

The hosts have been dealt just two defeats at home so far in this season's La Liga campaign but Manuel Pellegrini's side have now failed to win any of their last four home games, drawing three and losing once.

Athletic Bilbao will be in confident mood as they prepare for this upcoming trip to the Estadio Benito Villamarín to take on mid-table outfit Real Betis following their midweek 3-1 home win against Czech Republic side, Viktoria Plzen, in the Europa League.

The visitors had to settle for a point apiece with Leganes in a 0-0 stalemate last weekend in La Liga but nevertheless that point also served to extend Athletic Bilbao's unbeaten run in the Spanish top flight to a solid and impressive 12 matches overall.

Within Athletic Bilbao's seven wins within this unbeaten 12-game sequence, the visitors have collected three wins on the road which have come in the form of victories at Rayo Vallecano, Osasuna and Celta Vigo respectively, thus enhancing their chances of achieving a positive result away at Real Betis on Sunday night.

The bigger picture shows Athletic Bilbao have suffered just the single defeat in their previous 17 games overall in La Liga whilst picking up 10 wins in the process, while the visitors have also made themselves a tough side to beat on their travels as well.

Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao Verdict

Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in their last six away games along with winning three of their last four outings on the road, so it's the visitors that look the more likely in this clash.

Therefore, our main bet will be Athletic Bilbao win @ 2.45

Other side bets worth considering:

Athletic Bilbao win & Under 4 goals @ 3.00

Correct Score: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 @ 7.00