Merida AD – Betis Prediction & Picks (05.09.2018)

In the previous one, the “green and white” team starts out as a big favorite to win the match, beyond the coach Quique Setién, who uses an alternate one with many changes compared to the one that started in the Andalusian classic. For this reason and knowing that the substitutes will want to show themselves to the coach, we believe that the simple victory of the visit is interesting to bet. In the end, the hierarchy difference between one campus and another will end up being noticed from the initial stage.

Merida:

The team has started its way in the Third Division Group 14, after winning the first 2 matches played in the competition (1-0 to Extremandura B at home and 0-2 against visiting Valdelacalzada). Of course, will seek a quick return to the Second Division Group B, after having lost the category last season (16th place product of 11 wins, 13 draws and 14 falls). On the last date of the regular phase, he beat Cordoba B 1-2 and he was saved from the direct drop. However, it was positioned in the Promotion area, which finally ended up losing to Coruxo (2-2 draw at home and equal 0-0 visit, descending by the goals that his opponent scored in the first game of the series).

On the other hand, we tell you that Mérida reaped diverse results as a local in the previous season, after winning 9 matches, matching another 6 and losing the remaining 4 that he played. In terms of goals, he scored 26 and gave 16 on his fence. Apparently it was an effective squad in attack and relatively solid defensive. Of course, one thing is the rivals of similar level that faced and another very different Betis, so act with alternates and youth in this opportunity.

Betis:

The present of the “verdiblancos” is more than encouraging after beating Sevilla 1-0 in the Andalusian classic. These days, he has 4 points in the Santander League, product of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 drop. The team managed to add their first win in this special match, leaving behind the unexpected defeat 0-3 against Levante and the 0-0 draw against Alavés in Mendizorra. Now the objective of those led by Quique Setién is to arrive in the best possible way to the match against Valencia for the fourth date of the Spanish tournament.

Continuing with the analysis, you should know that Betis has a broad template with respect to its rival, and it is likely that the substitutes that start show the best of their level. For this exit, the DT is expected to repeat the 3-5-2 system that he has used regularly, which allows his boys to be vertical and direct when attacking. Of course, the only failure of the team is linked to the defensive problems he has shown in the last campaign and in which he has just started.

There is no previous history between Merida and Betis, this being the first duel they will play in history.