Granada vs Real Betis Prediction 28.09.2023

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Thursday, 28th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UTC +1 / 19.00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes (Granada)

All eyes will be on Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes as Granada and Real Betis cross paths in the seventh round of Spain's La Liga, in pursuit of a comeback to the path of success after a series of disappointing performances.

Perhaps the Nazaries managed to return to the top Spanish clubs after just one year as Segunda Division champions, but in their comeback campaign, things are not going smoothly. Granada's current position in the league is causing concern, and the midweek outcome could significantly impact the fate of coach Paco Lopez. With a meager three points from their first six fixtures - marked by one win and five losses - the team in red and white currently sits in the uncomfortable 19th position, with only one point separating them from Almeria at the bottom of the table.

Under the guidance of seasoned Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis has become a regular contender on the international stage, a trend that continues this season after finishing sixth in the previous La Liga season and securing a spot in the UEFA second-tier competition, the Europa League. Unfortunately, the current state of affairs in the 2023-24 campaign doesn't paint an optimistic picture for Los Verdiblancos, with just two victories in their first seven competitive fixtures, along with two draws and three losses. With eight points to their name, Betis currently occupies the tenth position, which is half the points of the leading duo, Barcelona and Girona.

Granada vs Real Betis Betting Tips: BTTS

This is undoubtedly a matchup that guarantees an entertaining 90 minutes. While Granada has shown their ability to be highly dangerous in front of the opponent's goal, their defense has proven to be a major headache and a key factor in their dismal position on the table, as they possess the worst defensive record in all of La Liga, having conceded a staggering 17 goals. All within the club's ranks, Paco Lopez included, understand that unless the defensive woes are rectified, a return to the Segunda Division might be inevitable.

Real Betis will assess their prospects for a potential return to the winning column against a faltering newcomer on Thursday, but there's no guarantee they can seize all the spoils, particularly considering their vulnerable backline has been penetrated a staggering nine times in their recent two La Liga visits, succumbing to a 2-4 defeat against Ath. Bilbao and a 0-5 loss to Barcelona. At the same time, we mustn't forget that Los Verdiblancos have only tasted victory once during their visits to Nuevo Los Carmenes in the past decade, conceding goals from hosts Granada in each of those encounters. Considering that the Nazaries have found the back of the net five times in their last two home matches, it's safe to say we can expect lively action in the Andalusian derby, making a BTTS bet a reasonable choice.