Real Betis vs Eibar Betting Tips

Both clubs were expected to at least be in the relegation mix this season given Real Betis were promoted last year and Eibar finished in 18th last time around. However both clubs are exceeding expectations with Eibar currently 9th and Real Betis still 6 points clear of the drop-zone in 12th.

Betis haven’t won any of their last 5 league matches although they have had some tough fixtures including the 4-0 defeat at Barcelona in midweek. They are unbeaten in 3 on home soil though after a troublesome opening to the campaign in their own stadium and will be really targeting 3 points from this game to signal that they are on the right road to making the Estadio Benito Villamarín a difficult place for opposing teams to go and play once more.

Eibar were 2-0 winners at home to Sporting Gijon in midweek, which ended their run of 5 games without a win in the league and it was a big 3 points for the club, which leaves them in a very strong position to extend their stay in the top flight into a 3rd year.

The Basque minnows have been more positive this year and they have scored only 1 goal less than 4th placed Villarreal and just 3 less than 2nd placed Atletico. Both teams have scored in 5 of their 8 away games so far this season and that signals their more open style and with Real Betis certain to go looking for the win, we should see goals in this one and you can back both teams to score at 5/6.

Picking a winner is a hard call but although Real Betis haven’t won any of their last 6 at home, they have had some tough games and did win in the Copa del Rey against top flight opposition in December. Eibar have a few players out injured while Betis should be at full strength so the hosts could nick this and you can back a 2-1 Real Betis win at 17/2.