Real Betis vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction 22.08.2025 | La Liga

Having finished just outside the top five, Real Betis will enter the draw for this year’s UEFA second-tier competition, meaning they face a hectic schedule from mid-September through to the end of January, with matches every three days.

Under such circumstances, Los Verdiblancos will need to quickly find their rhythm and prove they can juggle commitments on multiple fronts, after their LaLiga campaign got off to a slow start with a modest 1-1 draw at Elche on the opening day.

Just three defeats from 19 home matches last season underline how tough the Green-Whites were to beat, but it remains to be seen whether they can maintain the same level of resilience at their temporary base, Estadio La Cartuja, while Benito Villamarin undergoes renovations.

This summer saw Real Betis part ways with numerous important players, and although the newcomers are still finding their rhythm, missing Abde Ezzalzouli, and captain Isco adds another layer of difficulty as they head into their second match.

Deportivo Alaves faced a tense relegation fight that lasted until the closing round of last season, yet a solid end-of-campaign run, with seven points taken from their final three league matches, ensured they return for a third straight season among the elite.

Despite a lackluster displays in their final pre-season friendlies, El Glorioso managed to get the 2025-26 LaLiga campaign off to the best possible start, snatching a last-gasp 2-1 victory over newcomers Levante in front of their home fans.

Buoyed by a brilliant start to their home campaign, Eduardo Coudet’s men will be hoping to take something from a tough trip this Friday, leaning on their remarkable resilience on recent visits, where they suffered just one 1-0 defeat in seven away matches against Athletic Bilbao.

Unlike Friday’s hosts, Alaves head into matchday two with a fully fit squad, and it’s highly likely their manager will stick with the same eleven that kicked off LaLiga successfully.