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)

Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes will be the center of attention as Granada and Real Betis collide in the seventh round of La Liga, both determined to bounce back from a string of underwhelming displays and reclaim their path to success.

The Nazaries may have successfully reclaimed their spot in the top Spanish clubs as Segunda Division champions in just one year. However, their return campaign is far from smooth sailing. Granada’s current position in the league is raising concerns, and the outcome of their midweek match could have a significant impact on the future of coach Paco Lopez. With only three points earned from their first six games &— including one win and five losses &— the team in red and white currently finds themselves in an uncomfortable 19th position. They are separated from the bottom-placed Almeria by just one point.

Real Betis, under the leadership of experienced Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini, has established itself as a consistent contender in international competitions. This trend continues in the current season after finishing sixth in La Liga and securing a place in the Europa League. Unfortunately, the 2023-24 campaign has started under challenging circumstances for Los Verdiblancos. They have only managed two wins in their first seven competitive matches, along with two draws and three losses. With just eight points, Betis currently sits in tenth place, which is half the points of the top teams Barcelona and Girona.

Granada vs Real Betis Betting Tips: BTTS

Without a doubt, this match promises an exciting 90 minutes. Granada has demonstrated their capacity to be extremely threatening in attack. However, their defense has become a major concern and is the main reason for their poor standing in the league. They currently hold the unfortunate record for the highest number of goals conceded in La Liga, a staggering 17. Everyone within the club, including Paco Lopez, acknowledges that unless the defensive issues are addressed, relegation to the Segunda Division is a real possibility.

Real Betis will evaluate their chances of getting back to winning ways against a struggling newcomer on Thursday. However, there is no guarantee that they will emerge victorious, especially since their defense has been breached an astonishing nine times in their last two La Liga matches, resulting in a 2-4 loss to Ath. Bilbao and a 0-5 defeat against Barcelona. It is also worth noting that Los Verdiblancos have only managed to win once in their visits to Nuevo Los Carmenes in the past ten years, conceding goals from Granada in each of those encounters. Considering that Granada has scored five goals in their last two home games, it is expected that the Andalusian derby will be an action-packed affair, making a “both teams to score” bet a sensible option.