Real Betis vs Athletic Club Prediction

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Real Betis vs Athletic Club: Home Comforts For Manuel Pellegrini

The real battle here is going to be in the midfield, specifically how Betis's Guido Rodríguez handles the relentless pressure from Athletic's Oihan Sancet. Betis has been a tough nut to crack at home, especially in the league, with their last defeat at the Benito Villamarín coming back in December against Girona. Athletic, on the other hand, just got thumped 3-0 by Barcelona and hasn't exactly been road warriors, winning only two of their last eight away fixtures. Look, Betis plays a tighter game, and Pellegrini has them well-drilled at home. They'll edge this one out.

Prediction: Real Betis 2, Athletic Club 1.