Cádiz vs Real Betis betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

April 07, 2022 at 4:34 pm BST

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Real Betis have won four of their last six meetings with Cádiz, although they did draw 1-1 at the Benito Villamarín in August. Betis haven't lost any of their five trips to Cádiz this century.

Under 2.5 goals is 4/6.

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score NO is 11/10.

Real Betis to win and both teams to score NO is 11/4.

Match preview

Real Betis v Sevilla - Copa Del Rey SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Alex Moreno and Edgar Gonzalez of Real Betis competes for the ball with Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla FC during the Copa del Rey match between Real Betis Balompie and Sevilla FC at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 15, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

A pivotal fixture with ramifications towards both ends of the La Liga table.

Cádiz looked like certainties for relegation not so long ago, but their new found form means they kick off just above the relegation zone.

El Submarino Amarillo battled to a goalless draw at Valencia last weekend, despite having José Mari sent off in stoppage time.

So, Sergio's side have now only lost one of their last seven fixtures, only suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat at Atlético Madrid in this period.

This leaves Cádiz 17th, just two points clear of RCD Mallorca in the relegation zone.

Given that they still have to play Barcelona, Athletic Club, Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Real Madrid after this, every point will be valuable.

Real Betis meanwhile are chasing down a Champions League spot.

Manuel Pellegrini's side hammered Osasuna 4-1 last Sunday with Juanmi bagging a brace before William Carvalho and Álex Moreno got in on the act.

This leaves los Verdiblancos fifth in the table, just four points behind bitter rivals Sevilla who themselves are not in good form at all.

Béticos also have the Copa del Rey Final on 23 April to look forward to; they'll take on Valencia at Estadio de La Cartuja.

Before then, Betis want to stay on track for a first top four finish since 2005, the year they last won the Copa.

Who will claim three vital points at Estadio Ramón de Carranza?

Cádiz team news

Cadiz CF v RCD Espanyol - La Liga Santander CADIZ, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Álvaro Negredo of Cadiz CF celebrates scoring their teams first goal with team mates during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 18, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

José Mari's late red card last weekend means he is suspended.

This won't make too much difference though as Rubén Alcaraz and Fede San Emeterio are the first-choice midfielders anyway.

Up front, it'll continue to be Álvaro Negredo and one other.

Lucas Pérez got the nod last weekend but Rubén Sobrino or Choco Lozano, more likely the latter, could return here.

Real Betis team news

Picture9 SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Emerson of Real Betis Balompie looks on during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Real Betis v Stade Rennais at Estadio Benito Villamarin on February 21, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images)

For the first time in 2022, Real Betis have had a whole week to prepare for a match, following their Europa League elimination by Frankfurt.

So Manuel Pellegrini, who's been heavily rotating for three months, has no reason to change a winning team.

Borja Iglesias missed last weekend's win but Willian José is the usual choice up front either-way.

Juanmi remains the main goal threat though, scoring his 17th and then 18th goals of the season against Osasuna.

Claudio Bravo remains the first-choice goalkeeper, chosen over Rui Silva or Joel.

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