Real Betis are looking for better chance of securing their spots in the European stage, with a win over Las Palmas, who still eyes survival. Coming into this match, these two teams are with different goals, making this match a crucial one. Betis are coming into this match with aims of having a better chance of securing their spots in the European stage. As Betis are now at the sixth of the league table, they now have a ticket to the Conference League, but are aiming for more. Meanwhile, Las Palmas are currently at the 16th of the league table, and is needing for the maximum points. Currently, Las Palmas are two places above the drop zone, which is why they need as many wins they can. The meeting between these two teams is on May 17, 2024, at 1:30 AM (GMT+8).
Real Betis
Betis, despite four consecutive defeats, is confident after a five-game unbeaten run. They secured a 3-2 win against Almeria, moving them into sixth place with three remaining fixtures against Las Palmas, Real Sociedad, and Real Madrid. Los Verdiblancos, in eighth and ninth place, have an eight-point lead over Valencia and Villarreal, and will secure European football if they secure all three points on Thursday. Moreover, Betis is one point ahead of Real Sociedad in the battle for a top-six finish and a spot in next season’s Europa League. They aim to record three consecutive away league victories for the first time since January/February 2023. The first goal will be crucial for the visitors, as Los Verdiblancos have lost all four of their La Liga away games where they have conceded first this season.
Betis are without injured Pezzella, Bartra, Avila, and Bakambu. Assane Diao returns to training after two-game absence. Isco has scored eight times in La Liga this season, two goals away from double digits.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas, currently in eighth place in La Liga, has experienced a significant drop-off after losing nine of their last 11 games (D2) since their most recent victory over Valencia. The team has lost each of their previous eight matches, with their only goal coming in a 4-1 defeat to Celta Vigo. Despite this, Las Palmas still has an eight-point cushion to the relegation zone with just three matches left against Real Betis, Cadiz, and Alaves. The 14th-placed side is hoping to halt their poor spell of form by beating Betis for the first time since December 2017. They currently sit in the 15th place of the league table and have struggled this season. The home side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Mallorca last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Las Palmas defenders Sinkgraven and Perrone are doubtful due to injury, while Sergi Cardona could start in a back four. Pimienta may bring fresh legs for Betis.
Prediction:
Real Betis (2.0)
Odds: -0.86
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