Alaves vs Real Betis Prediction

In an intriguing La Liga clash, Alaves hosts Real Betis at Mendizorroza Stadium with compelling statistical underpinnings. While Betis enters as the more potent attacking side, averaging 1.50 goals per game compared to Alaves' modest 1.00, recent defensive trends suggest a potentially cagey encounter. The historical head-to-head data indicates an average of just 1.9 total goals, reinforcing expectations of a controlled, tactical match rather than an open goalscoring spectacle. The data strongly points toward a low-scoring outcome, with our models suggesting a 55.5% probability of under 2.5 total goals. Real Betis carries a 34.8% win probability, reflecting their technical superiority but acknowledging Alaves' home advantage and defensive resilience. The nuanced head-to-head metrics, showing only a 30% both teams scoring rate, further support a conservative match prediction. Strategic midfield control and disciplined defensive structures are likely to define this encounter, potentially neutralizing the more expansive attacking intentions of Betis.