Real Sociedad vs Real Betis prediction and betting tips on December 17, 2023
On December 17, as part of La Liga, Real Sociedad will host Real Betis, and the match prognosis for these opponents has been compiled by our website's analysts.
Real Sociedad
For the Basque club, the season is shaping up well, especially in the Champions League, where the team managed to top its group, surpassing Inter, Benfica, and Salzburg. Results in La Liga are more modest, with Real Sociedad currently in sixth place, trailing the top four by 5 points.
In the last round, the club managed to defeat the formidable Villarreal away with a score of 3-0. Since a decent result has already been achieved in European competitions, it makes sense to focus on the domestic arena. Injuries will prevent four players from taking the field.
Real Betis
The "Green and Whites" recently suffered a setback in the Europa League, losing at home to Rangers with a score of 2-3. This defeat dropped the club from the first to the third position, so they will have to continue the fight in the Conference League. Not everything is perfect in the league; Betis is currently in seventh place, trailing the top four by a substantial 8 points. In the last round, the club played solidly at home against the strong Real Madrid, drawing 1-1. Five players are excluded from the squad due to injuries.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Real Sociedad has not defeated Betis in the last seven encounters.
- The "Both Teams to Score – No" bet has paid off in the last five matches between these clubs.
- Real Sociedad has suffered only one home defeat in this league.
Forecast
Two evenly matched teams and direct competitors in the league table will face off. Real Sociedad is considered the favorite, explained by their home advantage and better spirits after European battles. Expecting a tense battle with not many goals, we place a bet on under 2.5 total goals.