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Athletic Club vs Real Betis Balompié, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Athletic Club
3 – 2
Full Time
Real Betis Balompié
Sun 19 Dec 2021 · 15:15 UTC San Mames Barria HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Nabil Fekir
Oier Zarraga 58' Y
Y 58' Guido Rodriguez
Oier Zarraga 59' Y
Y 59' Guido Rodriguez
Y 90' Juan Miranda
Y 90' Manuel Pellegrini

Overview

Match Preview

Athletic Club vs Real Betis Balompié — La Liga at San Mames Barria.

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Javier Martinez
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Adrian Cordero
  • Referee David Lopez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alavés 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 10
9 CA Osasuna 7 8
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 8
11 Villarreal CF 7 8
12 Athletic Club 6 8
13 Getafe CF 7 8
14 RC Celta de Vigo 7 7
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 7
16 Real Racing Club de Santander 7 7
17 Levante UD 6 5
18 Elche CF 7 5
19 Valencia CF 7 4
20 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

7
5
4
Athletic Club 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Betis Balompié
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-19 Athletic Club 3–2 Real Betis Balompié 2021-04-21 Real Betis Balompié 0–0 Athletic Club 2020-11-23 Athletic Club 4–0 Real Betis Balompié 2020-06-20 Athletic Club 1–0 Real Betis Balompié 2019-12-08 Real Betis Balompié 3–2 Athletic Club

Recent Form

Athletic Club
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Real Betis Balompié H 3–2 W
11 Dec Sevilla FC H 0–1 L
06 Dec Getafe CF A 0–0 D
01 Dec Real Madrid CF A 0–1 L
26 Nov Granada CF H 2–2 D
19 Nov Levante UD A 0–0 D
Real Betis Balompié
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Athletic Club A 2–3 L
12 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 4–0 W
04 Dec FC Barcelona A 1–0 W
28 Nov Levante UD H 3–1 W
25 Nov Ferencvárosi TC H 2–0 W
21 Nov Elche CF A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Athletic Club Real Betis Balompié
#12 Position #3
8 Points 16
6 Played 7
2 / 2 / 2 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
7 Scored 9
6 Conceded 7
+1 GD +2
1.33 PPG 2.29
33% Win % 71%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
57% Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompié this season

Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts). Real Betis Balompié are 3rd (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Athletic Club
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Betis Balompié
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Athletic Club
Roberto Navarro 2 G
Aitor Paredes Casamichana 1 G
Real Betis Balompié
Cucho Hernandez 2 G 1 A
Rodrigo Riquelme 2 G
Bartra 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Athletic Club welcome Real Betis Balompie for this crunch clash at San Mames Barria.
  • 2' Athletic Club is taking the lead after the goal scored by Inaki Williams on 2.
  • 3' A stunning finish from Inaki Williams — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 4' What composure from Inaki Williams! The Ghana international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 6' Against the run of play, Juanmi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 11' It’s high time Manuel Pellegrini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' Bartra is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Betis Balompie tonight.
  • 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Balenziaga suffering a number of foals already.
  • 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 41' Hector Bellerin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Argentina international Guido Rodriguez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 49' That is a Yellow card for Real Betis Balompie. Nabil Fekir will be fuming at that decision.
  • 52' Nabil Fekir adds to his 0 season tally! Real Betis Balompie lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 53' A goal from the France international Nabil Fekir! He fires home on 53 to make it 3-3!
  • 55' The Athletic Club bench stirs into life. Mikel Vesga is withdrawn and Oier Zarraga gets his opportunity.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oier Zarraga on 58 minutes.
  • 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oier Zarraga.
  • 64' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 67' Real Betis Balompie ring the changes. Guido Rodriguez has done his job and it is now time for Edgar Gonzalez to step up.
  • 69' Oihan Sancet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raul Garcia on 69 minute.
  • 72' A stunning finish from Inaki Williams — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 77' Real Betis Balompie manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rodri is hanging Juanmi on the field on 77 minute.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Jon Morcillo. He replaces Nico Williams on 83 minute.
  • 84' William Carvalho makes way for Joaquin at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Betis Balompie.
  • 89' Brilliant from the ! De Marcos makes it 5-3 with a superb finish on 89.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Miranda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 3-2 the final result. Real Betis Balompie will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Athletic Club Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino Garcia

Real Betis Balompié Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Pellegrini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Inaki Williams 6
Joaquin 3
Muniain 2
Willian Jose 2
Isco 2
Mikel Vesga 2
Gorka Guruzeta 2
Alex Berenguer 2

Head to Head

2021-12-19 Athletic Club 3–2 Real Betis Balompié 2021-04-21 Real Betis Balompié 0–0 Athletic Club 2020-11-23 Athletic Club 4–0 Real Betis Balompié 2020-06-20 Athletic Club 1–0 Real Betis Balompié 2019-12-08 Real Betis Balompié 3–2 Athletic Club

Athletic Club Form

2021-12-19 Athletic Club 3–2 Real Betis Balompié W 2021-12-11 Athletic Club 0–1 Sevilla FC L 2021-12-06 Getafe CF 0–0 Athletic Club D 2021-12-01 Real Madrid CF 1–0 Athletic Club L 2021-11-26 Athletic Club 2–2 Granada CF D 2021-11-19 Levante UD 0–0 Athletic Club D

Real Betis Balompié Form

2021-12-19 Athletic Club 3–2 Real Betis Balompié L 2021-12-12 Real Betis Balompié 4–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2021-12-04 FC Barcelona 0–1 Real Betis Balompié W 2021-11-28 Real Betis Balompié 3–1 Levante UD W 2021-11-25 Real Betis Balompié 2–0 Ferencvárosi TC W 2021-11-21 Elche CF 0–3 Real Betis Balompié W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Real Betis Balompié xG
I would bet for: Athletic Club or Real Betis Balompié 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Athletic Club42% Draw28% Real Betis Balompié30%
Actual: Athletic Club win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Athletic Club or Draw
70%
Draw or Real Betis Balompié
58%
Athletic Club or Real Betis Balompié
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Athletic Club28% Draw49% Real Betis Balompié23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Athletic Club

Handicap Athletic Club covers Push Real Betis Balompié covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.