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Betis Aims to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Azulones
21 Dec
Summary
- Azulones have lost four of their last five league games without scoring.
- Betis has a strong recent record against Azulones, losing only once since 2021.
- Several key players are unavailable for both teams due to injuries and AFCON.
The hosts are in strong recent form, having secured victory in 11 of their last 12 games across all competitions. Following a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano, they achieved a 2-0 win against Real Murcia. In contrast, Azulones have struggled, winning only two of their last seven matches and losing their most recent two league fixtures, including a home defeat to Espanyol.
Los Verdiblancos have demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring three goals in two of their last three games. Their historical performance against the visitors is also favorable, with just one loss since 2021. However, both teams face significant player absences, with Azulones missing Junior Firpo, Isco, and Diego Llorente due to injuries, and Sofyan Amrabat, Ez Abde, and Cedric Bakambu at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Azulones' away form is particularly concerning, having lost four of their last five away league games without finding the net. They are also winless in their last four encounters with Betis. With Betis's strong record and Azulones' difficulties, particularly on the road, the hosts are expected to secure a narrow victory.
