An exciting clash is set to unfold in Spain's top flight as Athletic Bilbao takes on Real Betis at San Mamés.
Athletic Bilbao holds a record of five wins, three draws, and three losses from their 11 La Liga matches this season, amassing 18 points, which places them fifth in the table—just three points behind third-placed Villarreal.
Competing in the Europa League this season, Athletic has started well, securing seven points from three matches and sitting in eighth place in their group.
Their only home loss this season occurred against Atletico Madrid at the end of August. Since then, they have won their last three home games, including a decisive 4-1 victory over Espanyol on October 19.
In their previous encounters, Athletic triumphed 4-2 in the corresponding match last season, while Real Betis won 3-1 when the teams faced each other in February.
Real Betis is also engaged in European competition, participating in the Conference League, where they have garnered just one point from their first two matches, leaving them in 27th place in their group.
The Green and Whites are active in three competitions this season, including the Copa del Rey, where they advanced to the second round with a convincing 6-1 victory over Gevora.
Manuel Pellegrini's side recently defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in La Liga, with an own goal from Jose Gimenez in the fourth minute proving decisive.
Both teams share similar records this season, each winning five, drawing three, and losing three of their 11 matches. However, Real Betis has scored 11 goals compared to Athletic's 17, while boasting a stronger defensive record, having conceded just nine times compared to Athletic's 11.
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Betis
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