Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction 25.02.2024

• Competition: Spain &— LaLiga
• Date: Sunday, 25th, February 2024
• Kickoff: 15:15 UK / 16.15 CET
• Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin (Sevilla)

The upcoming Sunday’s LaLiga match at Estadio Benito Villamarin will feature two teams, Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao, both aiming for Europe. This contest is the 26th round of the premier league.

After a midweek departure from the European football Conference League due to a 1-2 aggregate loss to Dinamo Zagreb, the Andalusian team, The Green and Whites, are returning to league duties this weekend with a sense of frustration. Despite drawing 1-1 in the second leg on Croatian ground, their exit has left them disappointed. Now, Real Betis, who were eliminated from this season’s Copa del Rey in January, are intently focused on achieving a top-six finish in LaLiga. They are on the brink of overtaking Real Sociedad, who are currently in sixth place, with just one point standing between them.

With no European obligations to worry about this season, Athletic Bilbao is heading into the 26th LaLiga gameweek feeling fresh, yet confident after defeating Girona, a team with title aspirations, 3-2 in a thrilling match in front of a packed crowd at San Mames. This impressive display has not only extended their home winning streak to nine games across all competitions, but also catapulted them back into contention for a top-four finish. They are now only two points behind Atletico Madrid, who currently hold the last Champions League spot.

Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips: Under 2.5

It’s clear that both teams are eager to secure their desired European spots, but they are also cautious to avoid risking their qualification for any UEFA competitions. We expect a close match that could end in a draw. Despite being seen as the favourites, Athletic Bilbao will face a tough task in securing all points at Benito Villamarin as Real Betis has proven difficult to defeat, with only one loss in their last 13 home matches. Real Betis, also known as Los Verdiblancos, have been struggling to turn draws into wins due to a lack of finishing power in the final third. They have had 12 drawn games this season and have often struggled to score, failing to net more than one goal in ten of their last 12 games.

Similarly, Atletik Bilbao is not doing well in that area, particularly when playing away games. They’ve only managed to score once in their last four away matches, and worryingly, they’ve failed to overcome the defenses of two lower-ranked teams, resulting in consecutive 0-0 draws against Almeria and Cadiz. Due to the difficulties they’ve had penetrating the opponent’s defenses and the fact that they’ve only scored once in the last three head-to-head meetings with this team at Benito Villamarin, we predict a fourth consecutive low-scoring match in Andalusia.