Real Betis and Eibar measure forces at Estadio Benito Villamarín, in a match for the 8th round of the First Division. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 4 games. However, the last time these two teams played a game at this stadium was on 22-12-2018, in a First Division match that ended in a draw for (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by A. Sanabria (21 ‘), for Real Betis, and F. Orellana (72′), for Eibar.
Real Betis :
The home team is currently in 15th position, with 8 points won, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Levante by (3‑1). In the last game, he lost out against Villarreal by (5‑1). For the championship, Real Betis conquered 7 points in 12 possible, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 4 games he played in his stadium. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 6 of the last 7 games, so he has not presented great defensive strength, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 6 of the last 7 games for this competition. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 5 home matches for all competitions: he scored 4 of his 7 goals between minutes (61′ ‑ 75 ‘).
Real Betis comes for this match after a 5-1 defeat with Villarreal, ending his four consecutive games without losing in this competition: the team’s only goal was scored by Emerson. As expected, coach Rubi should favor a style of possession of the ball and search for spaces on the flanks. Joaquín and Pedraza must play in the attack front of the local club: both are very fast and strong when it comes to finishing. On the other hand, Borja Bastón stands out in Real Betis, with 5 goals and 1 assist. Out of this match will be Sidnei and Juan López, both injured.
Eibar :
The visiting team is currently in 11th position, with 8 points won, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Sevilla by (3-2). In the last match, he won at home against Celta de Vigo by (2‑0). In his last away game for this competition he drew (0-0) against Levante. In its last 4 away matches for the championship, Eibar records 2 draws and 2 losses, so it conquered 2 points in 12 possible.
For this competition, he did not win any of the last 4 away matches. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 5 of the last 7 games for this competition.
Eibar comes to this highly motivated match, after adding another 2-0 victory against Celta de Vigo: Orellana and Exposito scored the goals. We remember that the visitors had already won one of the first classified of the championship, Sevilla. For playing away from home, coach José Luis Mendilibar must act with a defensive strategy, seeking only the counterattack to explore the back of the opponent’s defense. The extreme right Orellana is the star of Eibar, with 2 goals and 2 assists. Jose Angel is the only player in doubt for this game.
