Match Preview
Real Betis will face Deportivo Alavés in La Liga Jornada 2 on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 21:30 local time. Due to renovation works at Benito Villamarín, the match is set to be held at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. ([turn0news18])
Venue & Stakes
Betis are looking for their first win of the season, after drawing 1–1 with Elche in their opening match.
Alavés, rejuvenated from their 2–1 win over Levante, remain unbeaten in their last five encounters against Betis. ([turn0news18], [turn0search0])
Probable Lineups & Team News
Real Betis (Pellegrini likely to mirror the recent setup):
GK: Pau López • Defense: Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Junior
Midfield: Altimira, Fornals • Attack: Ruibal, Lo Celso, Riquelme
Striker: Cucho Hernández
Details: Isco is sidelined; Iván Corralejo is newly added to the squad; Pellegrini has not yet named his preferred goalkeeper. ([turn0news12], [turn0news19], [turn0news16])
Deportivo Alavés (Eduardo Coudet expected to stick with the winning formula):
GK: Sivera • Defense: Jonny Otto, Tenaglia, Garcés, Parada
Mid: Blanco, Ibáñez, Guridi, Vicente, Aleñá • Attack: Toni Martínez (with Mariano likely to rotate in)
Note: Maras and Novoa remain unavailable. ([turn0news15])
Head-to-Head Overview
Overall La Liga record: Betis have 12 wins, Alavés 9, and 8 draws from 29 matches. ([turn0search0], [turn0search3], [turn0search4])
Recent trend: Three of the last five meetings ended in draws. Alavés have avoided defeat in the last five head-to-heads. ([turn0search0], [turn0search5], [turn0search11])
Scoring form: Betis average ~1.15 goals per game in these matches versus ~1.0 for Alavés. ([turn0search3])
Injury & Squad Updates
Betis: Out — Isco, Diego Llorente, Marc Roca; doubtful — Abde Ezzalzouli. Young midfielder Iván Corralejo has been called up. ([turn0news19], [turn0search0])
Alavés: Hugo Novoa sidelined; rest of squad is fit and available. ([turn0news15])
Tactical Outlook & Prediction
Betis face pressure to perform at home despite the neutral venue. Their mix of experience (Lo Celso, Fornals) and speed (Ruibal, Riquelme) may unlock Alavés’ defense. However, Alavés’ recent head-to-head form, combined with Kike García’s knack for crucial goals, adds intrigue to the matchup. ([turn0news13], [turn0news22])
Predictions and betting insights largely favor Betis to claim victory—but a closely contested game is most likely. ([turn0search11], [turn0search0], [turn0search1])
The Betis vs Alavés fixture at La Cartuja poses tactical and emotional weight for both clubs. Betis aim for confidence and momentum via a home victory, while Alavés look to continue their unbeaten run and disrupt the home side. Expect a competitive, tactical showdown.
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