Prediction: Real Betis vs Osasuna

Prediction: Real Betis win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: 888sport

The Spanish La Liga season is underway and even though we’re only in the early stages of proceedings, there are plenty of clubs who are already doing a decent job of putting their stamp on the top flight. The title race tends to feature the same names but you never quite know when a league-wide revolution could begin, which is why we’re intrigued to see early top four residents Real Betis and Osasuna collide on Friday.

Real Betis

The last few years have seen Real Betis become a genuine force to be reckoned with in Spanish football and they’ve kickstarted the new season in a similar manner. They’ve got a nice blend of experience and youthful talent in their ranks and given that they’re coming off the back of a year in which they won the Copa del Rey trophy, we’d say their confidence is probably going to be at an all-time high.

Osasuna

As they enter their fourth season back in the top tier of Spanish football, it’s starting to feel like Osasuna are building more momentum for themselves. They may never have won a national trophy but between the fanbase and the squad at their disposal, they’re looking like a team that can grind out results – and a top half finish should probably be the bare minimum they’re shooting for this time around.

Factors to Consider

• Last season, Betis finished 5th in La Liga whereas Osasuna finished 10th.
• Betis have won both of their La Liga games to start the season.
• Osasuna have won both of their La Liga games to start the season.
• Betis have scored five goals and conceded one in their first two games.
• Osasuna have scored four goals and conceded one in their first two games.

Conclusion

While Osasuna are more than capable of keeping things steady at the back, Real Betis are beginning to roll in a big way and their attacking prowess should prove to be too much for the visitors. Betis need to take their time and not come firing out of the blocks and once they believe their opponents are settled, that’s when they should start to break them down the flanks and eventually seal a narrow 1-0 win.

Prediction: Real Betis win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: 888sport