Sevilla side targeting another win: Real Betis vs Osasuna prediction
The eighth-round La Liga clash between Real Betis and Osasuna will take place on Sunday at La Cartuja in Seville. The hosts sit third with 16 points, while the visitors are 14th on eight points. Can Osasuna cause problems for the favourites?
Real Betis: a steady start and a battle for the Champions League
Manuel Pellegrini’s side have won five of their seven La Liga matches and head into the round among the league leaders. Before the international break, Betis drew 1-1 with Deportivo, ending a run of four consecutive wins in all competitions.
The Sevillians have looked particularly convincing against strong opposition, already beating Real Madrid 1-0 and Villarreal 2-1. Cucho Hernández continues to play a key role up front, with Antony, Isco and Abde Ezzalzouli expected to provide support.
Osasuna: attack remains the main weakness
Luís Miguel Ramis’s side have collected eight points from seven rounds and remain in the bottom half of the table. Before the break, Osasuna drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, bringing a run of three straight defeats to an end.
The visitors’ main problem is their lack of cutting edge. They have scored just six goals in seven matches and failed to find the net in two consecutive rounds before the draw with Rayo. A number of absences will make the task even more difficult.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Real Betis have won four of their last six matches against Osasuna.
- The teams’ most recent meeting, in April 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Osasuna have scored only six goals in their first seven La Liga matches.
The hosts’ class should decide the outcome: Real Betis vs Osasuna prediction
Osasuna are capable of making this a tight contest and denying their opponents plenty of space, but their lack of goals significantly limits their chances of winning. Away to one of the league’s leading sides, that weakness could prove decisive.
Betis look more consistent, possess greater attacking quality and have repeatedly demonstrated their level against strong opponents. The visitors may cause problems, but the hosts should make their superior class count.