TIPS - Real Betis VS Deportivo Alaves

[(Real Betis) Strength]:
1. Real Betis failed to start with a win in the first La Liga game this season. They are eager to win and boost their morale.
2. Real Betis' new signing midfielder Rodrigo Riquelme contributed an assist in the first league game, showing decent performances.
3. Real Betis scored in each of the recent 6 games, boasting stable offense.
4. Real Betis received 10 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in the last 20 home games, with an unbeaten rate of 85%.

[(Real Betis) Neutral]:
1. Real Betis drew 1-1 with Elche CF in the first league game on the road, both taking a point.

[(Real Betis) Weakness]:
1. Real Betis midfielders Isco and Nelson Deossa will miss this game due to injuries, while forward Abde Ezzalzouli, defender Diego Llorente, and midfielder Marc Roca are in doubt with injuries.
2. Real Betis conceded in 5 of the recent 6 games, featuring a flawed defensive line.

[(Deportivo Alaves) Strength]:
1. Deportivo Alaves started with a win in the first league game. They are highly motivated to continue winning and boosting their morale.
2. Deportivo Alaves' new signing midfielder Carles Alena made an assist in the first league game, being integrated into the team quickly.
3. Deportivo Alaves secured a 2-1 win over Levante UD in the first league game at home, with a possession rate of 62%, having 15 shots with 4 on target, and scoring 2 goals.
4. Deportivo Alaves were unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw in two encounters against Real Betis in La Liga last season, having the upper hand.

[(Deportivo Alaves) Weakness]:
1. Deportivo Alaves defender Hugo Novoa is in doubt for this game due to injury.
2. Deportivo Alaves scored no goals in 3 of the recent 4 games, indicating unstable offense.
3. Deportivo Alaves conceded in 4 of the recent 5 games, showcasing flawed defense.
4. Deportivo Alaves recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses in the last 20 away games, with a win rate of only 20%.

[Tips]:
Real Betis drew their first league game and took a point, while Deportivo Alaves picked up all 3 points and started with a win, showing the latter's superior form and high morale.

Besides, Deportivo Alaves were unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw in two encounters against Real Betis in La Liga last season, having the upper hand.

Thus, Deportivo Alaves are expected to avoid a defeat in this away game.

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