Real Betis vs Sevilla Predictions

• Real Betis have lost only two of their 16 home league games
• Sevilla have won only four of their 16 away league games
• Betis have recorded back-to-back 2-1 wins in La Liga

Betis can claim rare derby success 

The Seville derby is one of Spain’s fiercest rivalries and, even with nothing on the line, Sevilla will be fully motivated to put a dent in Real Betis’s European aspirations.

Betis have had a tough time in this fixture down the years, winning only one of the last 11 meetings, and even then that success came via the Copa del Rey

However, the last three league meetings have ended in draws and this may be the best chance that Betis have had to prevail over their neighbours for some time.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men sit seventh in La Liga but are within three points of Real Sociedad in the hunt for European qualification.

Having endured four defeats on the spin, Betis have claimed vital 2-1 victories at home to Celta Vigo and away at Valencia to steady the ship.

Pelligrini’s side have rediscovered their spark 

That latest win at Valencia was one of their strongest performances of the season on the numbers and shows that when devoid of injuries and suspensions they are a true force to be reckoned with.

Sevilla have won three in succession and are finishing the season with a rattle. Although sitting 12th and 11 points behind Betis, they have been way below their usual standards and are now making up for lost time.

Betis have lost only two of their 16 home league games this season, one of which came against Barcelona, whereas Sevilla have won only four of their 16 road outings.

It will be a hard-fought and feisty encounter, but Betis can record their third straight 2-1 success.