Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Real Betis
Real Sociedad
On Matchday 24 of La Liga, Real Betis will face Real Sociedad on Sunday, February 16, at 21:00 CET. Here’s a detailed analysis of the matchup and a betting recommendation on goals.
Betis - Sociedad: Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Betis are winless in their last three home matches (two draws, one loss).
- Real Sociedad are on a three-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Betis have scored in six consecutive matches, while Sociedad have found the net in their last five.
- Sociedad have the third-worst attack in La Liga, scoring just 20 goals this season.
- Sociedad have won 41% of their matches this season without conceding, while Betis have done so in 28%.
- Sociedad have conceded goals in both halves in just 8% of their matches.
- Real Sociedad won the reverse fixture 2-0. In their last five encounters, Sociedad have won three times, with two matches ending in draws.
Betis - Sociedad: Match Preview
Betis are not in their best form, having won just once in their last three matches. However, they come into this fixture on a high after a dominant 3-0 away win against Gent in the UEFA Conference League, which all but secures their spot in the next round. This allows them to shift focus to Sociedad. A key player to watch is Antony, who has scored in back-to-back matches since joining the club.
Their most recent La Liga outing ended in a 2-3 loss to Celta Vigo, leaving them 12th in the table with 29 points. They are six points behind the European spots, making this a crucial match.
Real Sociedad also played midweek in the Europa League, securing a 2-1 victory over Midtjylland, extending their winning streak to three matches. They have lost just once in their last five games and have scored at least twice in each of their last three fixtures.
Sociedad currently sit 7th in La Liga, trailing the sixth-placed team by four points, meaning they are still firmly in the fight for a European qualification spot.
Probable Lineups
- Betis: Adrián; Sabaly, Llorente, Natan, Rodríguez; Cardoso, Roca; Antony, Isco, Lo Celso; Bakambu
- Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Elustondo, Aguerd, J. López; Sučić, Zubimendi, Marín; Becker, Oyarzabal, Gómez
Prediction
Both teams are in decent attacking form, consistently finding the net in recent games. Betis have been scoring regularly, while Sociedad have rediscovered their goal-scoring touch in recent matches. Given their current form, I expect both sides to continue this trend.
My betting recommendation: Both teams to score (BTTS) with odds of 1.98.
