Betis — Alaves : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Betis: A Season of Relocation and Adaptation

This season, Real Betis, affectionately known as ‘The Green and Whites’ or ‘The Cucumbers’, has relocated from their traditional home, Benito Villamarín, to the Estadio de La Cartuja. This temporary move is necessitated by the extensive renovations underway at their stadium in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. Under the guidance of Mauricio Pellegrini, the team faces the challenge of playing their home matches away from their familiar grounds for at least two seasons. Although still within their beloved Seville, this significant change demands considerable adaptation from the squad.

Betis’s Season Opener and Recent Form

As last season’s UEFA Europa Conference League finalists and a commendable 6th-place finisher in the league, Betis kicked off their new La Liga campaign with an away fixture against Elche. The match concluded in a 1-1 draw, a result that might feel like two points dropped rather than one gained, as the ‘Verdiblancos’ conceded an equalizer in the dying moments, just ten minutes shy of securing a narrow lead.

Squad Updates and Key Absences for Betis

The summer transfer window saw significant changes within the Betis squad, particularly in defense with the arrivals of Nathan and Gomez. Conversely, the team bid farewell to promising midfielders such as Cardoso, who moved to Atletico Madrid, and Jesus Rodriguez, now at Como. These personnel shifts indicate a transitional phase for the squad. While the upcoming season, played away from their primary stadium, promises to be challenging, there’s a strong sense of anticipation surrounding how the Sevillians will develop and perform. For the crucial encounter against Alaves, Betis faces a substantial hurdle with key players sidelined due to injury or unavailability, including Ez Abde, Isco, new signing Deossa, and Llorente. These absences collectively deliver a considerable blow to their dynamic offensive capabilities.

Alaves: Building on Last Season’s Momentum

Deportivo Alavés showcased remarkable resilience last season, dramatically avoiding relegation with a late surge. They secured 7 crucial points from their final three fixtures, ultimately finishing 15th and comfortably two points clear of the drop zone. This impressive late-season form appears to have carried over into the current campaign, as the ‘Babazorros’ have now extended their unbeaten run to four consecutive matches, demonstrating a promising start to the new season.

Alaves’s Tactical Approach and Strong Start

Under the tactical guidance of Eduardo Coudet, formerly of Celta Vigo, Alavés typically adopts a strategy of selective pressing and incisive counter-attacks. However, in their recent home fixture against Levante, they demonstrated versatility by taking the initiative, ultimately securing their first three points of the season with a dramatic winner in injury time. Veteran defender Tenaglia was the hero, his goal proving decisive. This hard-fought victory undoubtedly provides a significant morale boost for the visiting side. Crucially, Alavés arrives in Seville with a full-strength squad, boasting no reported injury concerns or suspensions, which is a considerable advantage.