On Sunday night, Real Betis and Sevilla clash at the Benito Villamarin in what could be a big Andalusian derby in La Liga.
Real Betis looking for three wins out of threeLos Verdiblancos have recorded back-to-back 2-1 La Liga wins against Celta Vigo and Valencia. The two wins came on the back of four straight defeats in the Spanish top-flight.
The two draws have taken Betis up to seventh place and the final European spot in La Liga.
Their recent La Liga matches have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven games.
Manuel Pellegrini’s team has been highly inconsistent on home soil lately, winning two, drawing two and losing two of their last six matches in La Liga.
Their recent home games in the Spanish top-flight have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last three La Liga games on home soil.
Sevilla heads into the derby with a winning momentumThe visitors have hit form before this derby encounter, as a 2-1 home win over Real Mallorca last time out was their third straight victory in the Spanish top-flight.
Sevilla's good recent form has moved them away from the relegation battle. They are now 12 points clear of the drop zone.
Los Rojiblancos’ recent La Liga games have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last six games.
Quique Sanchez Flores’ team has been decent on their travels of late in La Liga. The visitors are unbeaten in their last three Liga away games, having recorded back-to-back wins at Getafe and Las Palmas.
Their recent away games in La Liga have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings.
What am I backing?This game could be an intriguing one between two in-form teams. I believe this will be a close encounter. With that in mind, the bet I am backing is the draw.