Real Betis has enjoyed a fine campaign to this point in Spain’s top flight. But, the second half of the 2022-23 season will be integral to their chances of finishing in a European place this term.
They return to the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Saturday, as they take on a Celta Vigo side that has boosted their survival chances after picking up two victories in their previous four. But, which side will be favored in the Betis vs Vigo betting this weekend? You can find our La Liga picks here.
Last Game Records
Celta Vigo comes into today’s La Liga matches with a solid record against Betis. They have gone three without defeat against their opponents this weekend, which includes two wins.
Their most recent success was a 1-0 victory at the Estadio de Balaidos earlier this season. Real Betis didn’t beat Vigo in any of the three matches between the sides last term, but they did register home and away wins against their rivals this weekend in 2021, including a fine 3-2 success on the road.
Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo Information
Real Betis vs Celta Vigo
Location of the game: Benito Villamarin Stadium. Betis, Spain.
Date: Saturday, February 4. 3:00 PM ET.
How to watch: ESPN+
Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo Betting Analysis
Betis Bidding To Get Back On Track
Real Betis remain in the hunt for a European spot in Spain’s top division this term, but their recent run of form would be a slight concern. They have lost two of their previous three in La Liga, which includes a mid-week 2-1 defeat against Barcelona at Benito Villamarin Stadium. It was a chaotic finish to that match, with Betis being reduced to ten men following William Carvalho’s sending-off as they chased a winner.
There was still a lot to like about their performance despite the defeat, as they defended excellently against the top-scoring team in Spain this term. Defensively, Betis has been strong throughout this campaign, as they have allowed just 16 goals, which is the same number as second-placed Real Madrid.
However, scoring goals has been their biggest issue. They have hit the back of the net on just 21 occasions, meaning no side in the top seven has registered fewer. Manuel Pellegrini will have only one player missing for this fixture, with Julian Cruz remaining sidelined with a hamstring injury. Regardless, they remain favored in the Betis vs Vigo betting.
Vigo Chasing Successive Victories
Celta Vigo is likely to come here in good spirits, despite the fact that the Real Betis odds show the hosts as commanding favorites. Celta Vigo stats have suffered just one defeat in their previous six La Liga fixtures, but they will be chasing back-to-back wins this weekend for the first time since the beginning of September.
Despite that fine run of form, Vigo remains 16th in the La Liga standings, and is just a point clear of the relegation places. However, they did put up an excellent display last weekend, as they landed a 1-0 home victory against Athletic Bilbao. Iago Aspas scored the winning goal in that fixture with just 20 minutes of the 90 remaining.
The soccer betting markets don’t favor Vigo this weekend, and that is likely to be down to their poor record on the road. They have won just twice from nine, and have scored just five goals. However, Carlos Carvalhal will have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend.
Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo Betting Preview
- Real Betis: +120
- Real Betis (-1): +350
- Draw: +220
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (+150) Under 2.5 (-188)
- Celta Vigo: +250
- Celta Vigo (+1): +137
Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo Betting Prediction
This is an extremely interesting game in La Liga this weekend, and the Betis vs Vigo betting odds certainly highlight that. Betis are certainly deserving favorites, but the recent form of Vigo can’t be overlooked.
Vigo (+1) looks to be among the best bets of the weekend, given their decent recent run of form and their excellent record against Betis in recent seasons. Meanwhile, we could also see over 2.5 goals being a solid value play for this fixture in Spain’s top flight.
Pick 1: Celta Vigo (+1) (+137)
Pick 2: Over 2.5 Goals (+150)
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