Real Betis vs Al-Ittihad Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season Friendlies 2024

The Saudi side are on a three-game winless run.

Real Betis pre-season has not been convincing as they have churned out only one win in the past three games, which was against Austria Salzburg. Their two defeats came against Manchester United and Liverpool. But they will have a big chance to bounce back when they face faltering Saudi side Al-Ittihad who have been winless in their previous three games. The Spanish club will hope to capitalize on their poor form.

The Spanish side boast better experience and know how to get the job done. Last campaign they finished seventh in LaLiga. Hopefully, this time they will aim to challenge for the top four.

Meanwhile, for the Saudi club, it has been an embarrassing start to pre-season. They are yet to taste a win in their past three matches after appointing former Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc. They lost to Elche, Sevilla and Farense so far. It seems like the players are yet to settle into the French manager’s system. Blanc will hope they adjust before the start of the new season.

Al-Ittihad will aim to pick up pace as they don’t want to repeat last season’s result where they finished fifth in the Saudi Pro League.

Kick-off

Saturday, 3 August, 7 pm GMT

Sunday, 4 August, 12:30 am IST

Form

Real Betis (in all competitions): W-L-L

Al-Ittihad (in all competitions): L-L-L

Players to watch

Hector Bellerin (Real Betis)

The right-back will be one of the players to look out for in the game. Hector Bellerin makes darting runs and often operates as an inverted full-back. This provides Betis with an extra player in the middle of the pitch to keep the flow of the game. Bellerin’s presence provides the club with much-needed attacking and defensive instincts. Against Al-Ittihad he will be looking to nullify Jota.

Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)

Karim Benzema has not lived up to the hype ever since he joined the club. But hopefully, he aims to turn things around next campaign. He will have to find his form in pre-season. Benzema is still one of the most underrated players who can make an instant impact with his goalscoring prowess and ability to link up with players.

Match facts

• Real Betis have scored 40% of their goals during the 60-75 minute mark this season, which is also when they are most likely to get on the board.
• Real Betis’s average possession percentage in games this season is 52.0 per cent, while Al Ittihad’s is 50.00 per cent.
• Real Betis leads Al-Ittihad in total corners per game this season with 6.00, while Al-Ittihad have 4.00.

Real Betis vs Al-Ittihad: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Results – Real Betis to win.
• Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards – There have been no fewer than five bookings in the last eight Al-Ittihad game
• Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners – There have been no fewer than 11 corners in the Saudi side’s previous five matches.

Head-to-Head

Both sides will face each other for the first time.

Injury & Team News

Real Betis are set to miss their star player Isco who suffered an injury during the last season. His return remains uncertain.

The Saudi outfit have no injury issues and will have a fully fit squad ahead of the game.

Predicted Lineup

Real Betis: (4-4-2)

Silva (GK); Bellerin, Llorente, Mendy, Perraud; Rodri, Altimira, Roca, Avlia; Ruibal, Losada

Al-Ittihad: (4-3-3):

Al-Mahasneh (GK); Al-Sagour, Al Mosa, Felipe, Kadesh; Fabinho, Nashri, Al-Ghamdi; Al- Ghamdi, Benzema, Jota

Match Prediction for ⁠Real Betis vs Al-Ittihad

Real Betis appear to be a stronger side and will aim to win this game. But we cannot underestimate the Saudi club who have the likes of Jota, Benzema and Fabinho. Anyhow, predicting the LaLiga team to do the job.

Prediciton: Real Betis 2-0 Al-Ittihad

Telecast details

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