Sevilla vs Real Betis Prediction 12.11.2023

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Sunday, 12th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18.30 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Ramón Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla)

The first Seville derby of the season is set to take place at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, where a dazed Sevilla will attempt to halt the high-flying Real Betis in gameweek 13 of the Spanish LaLiga on Sunday.

Sevilla seems to struggle to find an exit from their troubles, which instead of diminishing, intensify from week to week. The latest blow came midweek when Arsenal escorted them off with a 0-2 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. Moreover, that failure has left them in the basement of Group B with just two measly points after four played matches, putting their chances of reaching European spring in serious jeopardy. Making matters worse, the league campaign is also spiraling downward for Los Nervionenses, who have only had the taste of victory twice during the current LaLiga season. Accordingly, it's no wonder they find themselves in a disheartening 15th place with 11 points from as many rounds, precariously hovering just four points above the relegation zone.

In contrast to their neighbors, Real Betis enjoyed a successful European week, securing their third consecutive victory in UEFA's second-tier competition by crushing Cypriot outfit Aris Limassol 4-1 in front of their passionate fans. With their brilliant fifth consecutive victory across all competitions, Los Verdiblancos once again affirmed their perfect season momentum and will look to carry it into the Seville derby this weekend. Otherwise, Manuel Pellegrini's squad has proven to be a tough nut to crack, stringing together seven undefeated matches in the Spanish top flight, while back-to-back wins over Osasuna and Mallorca have catapulted them to sixth place, five points behind the Champions League places.

Sevilla vs Real Betis Betting Tips: BTTS

Despite Sevilla's pride in maintaining a five-year injury-free streak against their city rivals in LaLiga, a sequence that includes nine matches with six wins and three draws, Betis has every right to think about putting an end to this ominous series. However, with neither team showcasing defensive stability, we anticipate that the first Seville derby of the season could deliver thrilling action culminating in goals at both ends. The evident cause of Sevilla's current season woes can be traced to their porous defense, which, in both LaLiga and the Champions League, has recorded just one match without conceding (excluding the goalless draw with Osasuna) in the last 14 games. Adding to their woes, the 0-2 defeat to Arsenal midweek represents the fifth game in the last seven where Los Nervionenses have allowed a minimum of two goals.

Seeking solace, Sevilla could take comfort in knowing that Betis doesn't boast an impregnable defense, particularly when on the road. The evidence lies in the fact that they've conceded in eight out of the last nine away outings, suffering even at the hands of a lower-league team like Hernan Cortes, whom they crushed 12-1 in the Copa del Rey. Despite defensive difficulties, Los Verdiblancos have showcased an exceptional ability to find the back of the net, doing so in 11 consecutive matches, and could continue their scoring streak against Sevilla, whose only clean sheet in the last ten games came in the Spanish Cup against the minnows Quintanar de la Orden. Considering all these factors, we anticipate an intriguing derby between Sevilla and Betis, where both nets are likely to bulge at least once during the match.