TIPS - Real Betis VS Real Sociedad

[(Real Betis) Strength]:
1. Real Betis are motivated to keep unbeaten at home this time.
2. Real Betis have shown relatively stable performance at home, achieving a record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 official home matches. Among these, the three defeats came against strong opponents such as Athletic Bilbao, Chelsea, and Villarreal, making the losses understandable. Overall, the team continue to demonstrate certain competitiveness and the ability to secure points at home.

[(Real Betis) Weakness]:
1. Real Betis' key midfielder Isco suffered a leg fracture and will not return until early December. Last season, Isco made 42 appearances for Real Betis across all competitions, delivering a double-double performance of 14 goals and 14 assists. His absence will significantly impact the team's offensive capabilities.
2. Real Betis successfully signed Brazilian winger Antony from Manchester United in the final stage of the transfer window. He had performed excellently here during his loan spell last season. However, in his return debut last game, Antony seemed yet to regain his best form, and his performance of losing possession 21 times throughout the match drew considerable criticism. Returning to Real Betis' home ground this round, he is eager to shake off the gloom of the previous match and prove his worth again.
3. Real Betis drew 2-2 away to Levante UD in the last round of the league, extending their winless run to three matches with 2 draws and 1 loss. With only 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in five league games this season, their win rate has dropped to 20%, reflecting the team’s overall poor form.
4. Real Betis have shown clear deficiencies in both offense and defense. In 5 league matches, the team scored 6 goals and conceded 6, averaging 1.2 goals both scored and conceded per game. Their offensive efficiency is not particularly outstanding, while the defensive performance has declined recently, conceding 4 goals in the last two rounds, indicating a downward trend.

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]:
1. Real Sociedad are also eager for a win despite playing away from home this time, fully motivated.
2. Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte scored a goal in the last game, with a reliable performance.
3. Real Sociedad's performance in both offense and defense has fallen short of expectations in the new season. In attack, the team have scored only 4 goals in 4 league matches, averaging 1 goal per game—a relatively low efficiency. This was further highlighted by their failure to score against newly promoted side Real Oviedo, exposing inconsistencies in their attacking form. Defensively, issues are equally pronounced. The team have conceded 6 goals in 4 games, averaging 1.5 goals against per game and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any game. Both defensive stability and overall organization require significant improvement.
4. Real Sociedad have got 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 encounters, being at an advantage.

[(Real Sociedad) Weakness]:
1. Real Sociedad lost to Real Madrid 1-2 in the last league game at home, making it two league losses in a row. The team have got 2 draws and 2 losses in 4 league games this season, without a win so far. They are in gloomy form overall.
2. Real Sociedad have failed to secure a win in their two away league games this season, drawing against Valencia and losing to newly promoted Real Oviedo. Their inability to win against relatively limited opponents highlights the lack of substance in their performances. Moreover, the team have now gone six consecutive league away matches without a victory across seasons, indicating a persistent decline in their competitiveness on the road.

[Tips]:
Real Betis drew away to Levante UD in the last game. The team won only 1 of 5 games in the new season.

Such a start is clearly less than ideal, and the team urgently need to secure points to climb the standings, with their determination beyond doubt.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad lost to Real Madrid in the last round, suffering back-to-back defeats, and they are yet to taste a win in the new season.

Without support from the bookmakers in this away game, Real Sociedad may be in danger.

Therefore, we expect Real Betis to claim a victory at home.

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