Betis vs Real Sociedad prediction 21.08.2026 | La Liga
Real Betis
Kick off:
Date:
Real Sociedad
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2.12
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3.56
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3.80
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: Friday, 21st August 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja (Sevilla)
One of the most interesting matches of the upcoming La Liga weekend will be on Friday night between Betis and Real Sociedad. Both teams have had some excellent seasons behind them and surely have big expectations for the 2026/27 campaign, too. Can the visitors from San Sebastian take points at La Cartuja? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Sociedad
2 : 2
Real Betis
La Liga
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Real Betis
3 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Betis
3 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
2 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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Real Betis
0 : 2
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
There is no dominant side in the H2H matches between Betis and Real Sociedad, as both teams have won twice in the last five meetings. The only draw was in the most recent encounter, when it was 2-2 in San Sebastian.
Betis team overview
The last season was one of the best for Betis in the 21st century. They finished fifth in the standings and secured a return to the Champions League. Playing in the most elite continental competition will be an interesting challenge for Manuel Pellegrini's team, but they should remain among the best La Liga sides. Betis were excellent in the preseason with a 5-1-2 record. In the last, and also the hardest, test of this summer, Pellegrini's team lost 1-0 to Inter Milan a few days ago.
A few important Betis players from the previous season left the team. The most significant departure is surely defensive midfielder Sergi Altimira, who appeared in 40 matches for Los Verdiblancos last year. His replacement should be Facundo Bernal, who came from Fluminense. The other additions so far are Fran Garcia (from Real Madrid) and Diego Conde (Villarreal).
Betis have some injury problems at the start of the season. They will be without Diego Conde, Gonzalo Petit, and Aitor Ruibal on Friday against Real Sociedad. Also, Hector Bellerin is questionable for the upcoming tie.
Last matches of Real Betis
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Inter Milan
1 : 0
Real Betis
Club Friendlies 1
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Real Betis
2 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Club Friendlies 3
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Arsenal
1 : 3
Real Betis
Club Friendlies 1
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Real Betis
1 : 0
Almería
Club Friendlies 3
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Real Betis
4 : 0
Lyon
Club Friendlies 3
Real Betis lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alvaro Valles
Defenders
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40
Angel Ortiz
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4
Nathan
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16
Valentin Gomez
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11
Fran Garcia
Midfielders
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6
Facundo Bernal
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22
Isco
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18
Nelson Deossa
Forwards
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7
Antony
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9
Cucho Hernandez
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10
Abde Ezzalzouli
Real Sociedad team overview
Last season was one of Real Sociedad's weakest La Liga campaigns in the previous decade, with only 10th place in the standings. However, the team from San Sebastian won their third Copa del Rey trophy in history and secured a place in the Europa League. Real Sociedad have ambitions to return among the best teams in La Liga in the 2026/27 season. However, their preseason form offers little optimism, as they triumphed only twice in seven matches. In the most recent friendly, Real Sociedad lost 3-1 to Chelsea.
Real Sociedad didn't change their squad significantly this summer. The team left Brais Mendez, Aritz Elustondo, Duje Caleta-Car, and Wesley. On the other hand, Real Sociedad only promoted Job Ochieng and Inaki Ruperez from their B team, and we should expect more moves from the team from San Sebastian in the coming weeks.
Alvaro Odriozola is injured and will not play on Friday, while Jon Gorrotxategi is questionable and his status will be clearer closer to the kickoff.
Last matches of Real Sociedad
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Chelsea
3 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 1
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FC Koln
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
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Toulouse
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
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Aston Villa
2 : 4
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 : 2
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
Real Sociedad lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex Remiro
Defenders
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2
Jon Aramburu
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31
Jon Martin
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5
Igor Zubeldia
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17
Sergio Gomez
Midfielders
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8
Benat Turrientes
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15
Pablo Marin
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24
Luka Sucic
Forwards
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14
Takefusa Kubo
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10
Mikel Oyarzabal
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7
Ander Barrenetxea
Prediction
Betis were excellent in the preseason, winning five of eight matches. On the other hand, Real Sociedad won only twice in seven friendly games. Betis seems a significantly better team right now, and we should expect them to win on Friday night.
3 Reasons why Betis should win against Real Sociedad
- Betis won in five of eight preseason matches
- Real Sociedad lost the previous three friendly games
- Real Sociedad conceded nine goals in the last four preseason matches
Main prediction Real Betis - Real Sociedad
Real Betis to win
Best Odds:
22bet
2.12
Real Betis vs Real Sociedad standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Atlético de Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Racing Santander | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Deportivo A Coruña | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Elche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Valencia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |