Real Betis vs Athletic Club Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a draw.

Real Betis are all set to host Athletic Club in their next fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. The interesting contest between these sides is scheduled to take place at the Estadio La Cartuja.

Real Betis have already been a part of three LaLiga games this season. After securing a draw in their opening game, they went on to defeat Deportivo Alaves in their next fixture.

Betis were yet again held to a draw in their third league game. A good thing for them is that they have not lost any of their matches in the new season, keeping them confident for the next.

Athletic Bilbao have looked good as they have won both of their Spanish league games of the new campaign. They will now be looking to continue their winning run.

But the upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy deal for them. Despite being away from home, the Athletic Club will feel confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sevilla, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio La Cartuja
• Date: Sunday, August 31
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos
• VAR: In use

⚽ ¡En guardia!👀 #RealBetisAthletic#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/4iJbdSXVPV

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) August 29, 2025

Form:

Real Betis: D-W-D

Athletic Club: W-W

Players to Watch

Cucho Hernandez (Real Betis)

Cucho Hernandez is yet again ready to lead Real Betis in the attacking front. Even though he has not been able to score a goal for his side in the ongoing season, the 26-year-old Colombian forward has always created issues for the opponent’s defence.

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Nico Williams will have an essential role to play in the final third for the visitors. The Spanish winger is good at creating plays for his fellow teammates and can surely score goals. He has performed well in the new season and will be looking to do even better so that he can help his side secure three points.

Match Facts

• Both of the last two matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.
• Real Betis have won two of their last five games against Bilbao.
• Athletic Club have only won one of their last five games against Betis.

Real Betis vs Athletic Club: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @9/4 Bet MGM
• Oihan Sancet to score @15/2 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @7/10 vbet

Injury and Team News

Isco, Diego Llorente, Aitor Ruibal and four other players are injured for Real Betis, hence missing out on action.

Athletic Club will be without the services of Inigo Lekue and Unai Eguiluz as they are injured. Yeray Alvarez will also miss out as he is suspended. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 60

Real Betis won: 18

Athletic Club won: 22

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Valles (GK); Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Rodríguez; Altimira, Fornals; Garcia, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Hernández

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simón (GK); Areso, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Jauregizar, Prados; Inaki Williams, Berenguer, Nico Williams; Sancet

Match Prediction

The hosts are gunning for their second win while the visitors will be keen on continuing their winning run. We predict that this LaLiga clash between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Real Betis 1-1 Athletic Club

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