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LaLiga: Las Palmas vs Real Betis
Kickoff Time: 2024-05-17 01:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Juan Medina
In the last round of the league, Las Palmas lost 0-1 away to Mallorca, extending their losing streak to eight games and remaining winless in 11 league matches. As a newly promoted team, Las Palmas have been hampered by their limited overall strength, with only four or five players in their first team having La Liga experience, while most lack such exposure. Initially, their success in the first half of the season could be attributed to their novelty in the league. However, as the season progressed, opposing teams became familiar with Las Palmas’ tactics, leading to their downturn. Despite their relegation concerns, Las Palmas remain optimistic, knowing that securing just one win in the remaining three rounds will ensure their survival.
In contrast, Real Betis secured a 3-2 victory over Almeria in their recent home fixture, maintaining an impressive unbeaten streak of four wins and one draw in the last five league matches. Currently occupying the sixth position in the La Liga standings with a record of 14 wins, 12 draws, and nine losses, Real Betis sit just one point ahead of Real Sociedad. Their European ambitions necessitate further point accumulation. Notably, Isco, acquired as a free agent this season, has emerged as a key figure for Real Betis. With 28 La Liga appearances, eight goals, five assists, and 19 best player awards, the 32-year-old Isco has revitalized his career and become instrumental to Real Betis’ offensive prowess.
There exists a significant disparity in both teams’ overall strength and current form, with Real Betis overshadowing Las Palmas in all aspects. In their initial encounter this season, Real Betis emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at home. Given Las Palmas’ ongoing losing streak, a reversal of their fortunes seems unlikely in this match against the formidable Real Betis. Undoubtedly, Real Betis, riding on their impressive form, stand as the more formidable contender.
Las Palmas’ Last 5 Games: LLLLL
24-05-11 Mallorca 1-0 Las Palmas
24-05-04 Real Sociedad 2-0 Las Palmas
24-04-27 Las Palmas 0-2 Girona
24-04-20 Celta Vigo 4-1 Las Palmas
24-04-14 Las Palmas 0-2 Sevilla
Real Betis’ Last 5 Games: WWDWW
24-05-13 Real Betis 3-2 Almeria
24-05-05 Osasuna 0-2 Real Betis
24-04-29 Real Betis 1-1 Sevilla
24-04-21 Valencia 1-2 Real Betis
24-04-13 Real Betis 2-1 Celta Vigo
Head To Head Record:
23-11-27 Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
19-08-08 Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
18-08-12 Real Betis 4-0 Las Palmas
18-04-20 Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
17-12-04 Las Palmas 1-0 Real Betis
Prediction: Real Betis to win