Pellegrini blamed Lamine Yamal. Hours later, Bernal blamed himself
Our take Barça would have won this 11 v 11
Real Betis host Osasuna at La Cartuja on Sunday, fourth on 16 points and unbeaten in their last five games. Osasuna have scored six goals in seven LaLiga games and are without Herrando, Moro and Del Castillo. We back a Betis home win, most likely 2:1.
| Match | Real Betis vs CA Osasuna |
|---|---|
| Competition | LaLiga · Matchday 8 |
| Kick-off | 11 OCT · 17:30 UK · 18:30 Seville |
| Venue | Estadio La Cartuja, Seville |
| Our pick | Betis win · 1.50 · bet |
| Our estimate | 60–65% |
| Predicted score | 2:1 |
| Main reason | We think this Betis side knows how to win close games: 1:0 against Real Madrid, 1:0 against Getafe, 2:1 at Villarreal. |
Betis 13 from 15. Osasuna 4 from 15.
Betis without Ruibal and Firpo; Osasuna missing Herrando, Moro and Del Castillo.
Our take Barça would have won this 11 v 11
Our take Chile can wait. Betis can't
Our take A real start, a week that decides it
Both previews we read expect a Betis win.
| Source | Pick | Versus us |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Mole | Real Betis 2:1 | Same side |
| Kickoff.co.uk | Real Betis win, 64% | Same side |
Isco runs the game, Osasuna aim for Budimir.
Betis should control the ball through Isco, while Osasuna look for crosses to Budimir. 2:1 is our main score. 1:1 is the alternative if Betis cannot finish the job, as in the 1:1 at Deportivo before the break. A draw or an Osasuna win beats us.
Betis win: why this pick wins
We think this Betis side knows how to win close games: 1:0 against Real Madrid, 1:0 against Getafe, 2:1 at Villarreal. Osasuna are missing Herrando, Moro and Del Castillo, have scored six goals in seven league games and conceded nine in their last two away trips. We expect 2:1.
What would change our mind A team sheet without both Isco and Antony, with the Porto game in mind.
| Market | Odds | Break-even |
|---|---|---|
| Betis win | 1.50 | 66.7% |
| Draw | 4.10 | 24.4% |
| Osasuna win | 6.50 | 15.4% |
Odds snapshot 11 OCT 08:42 · no bookmaker names
Why this could go wrong.
Bet Betis win at 1.50, as a single. We need only a Betis win.
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