Real Betis opens their home campaign still searching for consistency after a mixed pre-season and a opening draw against Elche away. Manuel Pellegrini’s men have looked shaky defensively, with defeats to Como and Málaga highlighting vulnerabilities, though they did manage narrow wins over Sunderland and Córdoba. Betis will now be eager to reset and put on a strong display in front of their supporters.

Alavés, meanwhile, kicked off their league season on a high, defeating Levante 2-1, which should give them confidence. However, their preparation was far from smooth, with losses to Girona and Huesca showing lingering issues in front of goal.

The recent head-to-head record also favors Alavés, who have frustrated Betis in several meetings, including last season’s 3–1 away victory in Seville. While Betis have the stronger squad on paper, Alavés’ resilience and recent record suggest this could be another tight contest.

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