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Neil Mac
Aug 22, 2025
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Real Betis vs Alaves - Friday

Alaves +0.5 Spread at 1.93 with Pinnacle - 2 units

  • Betis have experienced significant summer departures and are dealing with key injuries heading into this match, most notably Isco, their primary creative outlet

  • Betis started the season poorly against newly promoted Elche, managing only a 1-1 draw

  • Alaves won this exact fixture 3-1 last season and will fancy their chances of taking something from this game, considering Betis have weakened since last season

  • Despite finishing 15th last season, Alaves posted the 7th best underlying road xG supremacy in the league

  • Under current coach Coudet, they remain unbeaten in 17 of their last 24 league games, which is exceptional for a team of Alaves' resources

  • With construction taking place at the Benito Villamarin, Betis won't be playing this game at their usual stadium, significantly reducing their home field advantage

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