Match Report: Real Betis vs Deportivo Alavés

🟢 Real Betis – Core Team

Betis’ core remains solid despite some departures.

• Key Strengths:
  • Isco (1552 mins, 9 goals, 8 assists) provides elite creativity.
  • Defensive stability anchored by Bartra, Pezzella, and Riad, all logging >1900 mins.
  • Midfield core (Cardoso, Fornals) offers balance and pressing intensity.
• Departures:
  • Abde Ezzalzouli (1413 mins, 5 goals, 2 assists) and Youssouf Sabaly left, weakening wide options.
  • Loss of their attacking midfielder hurts wing depth but the main spine remains intact.

✅ Despite exits, Betis’ core is stable and high-quality, with creativity and balance across the pitch.

🔵 Deportivo Alavés – Core Team

Alavés rely on a defensive-heavy core with limited attacking output.

• Key Strengths:
  • Defensive consistency: Tenaglia, Blanco, Duarte, Guevara played >1800–2900 mins, forming a stable backline.
  • Forward line (Kike García, Rioja) added 8+ goals, but production is thin.
• Departures:
  • Jon Guridi (2098 mins) and Abdel Abqar (1943 mins) left – two midfielders crucial in rotation and control.
  • Loss of midfield balance reduces their ability to transition quickly.

⚠️ Core weakened by midfield exits; depth in attack already limited.

🆕 New Players Comparison

🟢 Real Betis

• Valentín Gómez (22, CB) – defensive reinforcement, fits into rotation.
• Junior Firpo (LB, ex-Leeds) – brings pace and experience.
• Arribas & Riquelme (midfielders) – versatile, can cover multiple roles.
• Deossa (CM) – adds creativity in deeper positions.

🔑 New players strengthen both defense and midfield, though attackers are young and still adapting.

🔵 Deportivo Alavés

• Carles Aleñá (1096 mins, 2 assists) – most notable addition, adds midfield creativity.
• Jonny Otto (RB, ex-Wolves) – defensive depth.
• Abde Rebbach (winger) – limited top-level output.
• Others (Enríquez, Diallo, Calebe) – young, untested signings.

⚠️ New recruits give some coverage, but lack proven impact at top level compared to Betis.

✅ Edge in new signings: Real Betis

🔄 Substitutes Quality

🟢 Real Betis

• Experienced impact players:
  • Forwards with 4–8 goals (proven scorers).
  • Midfielders with >1000 mins and creative contributions.
  • Defenders with consistent appearances.
• Departures minimal; still retain a deep bench with game-changers.

🔵 Deportivo Alavés

• Substitutes mostly rotational, limited minutes (400–900 each).
• A few attackers added 2–5 goals, but several have left.
• Bench lacks creativity and reliability; output far below Betis’.

✅ Advantage in substitutes: Real Betis

📊 Prediction & Outcome

• Core Teams: Betis superior in creativity and midfield balance.
• New Players: Betis reinforced effectively; Alavés unproven depth.
• Substitutes: Betis’ bench offers experience and match-winning potential, Alavés lack impact subs.
• Home Advantage: Betis further strengthened at Estadio Benito Villamarín.

📌 Final Prediction:

• Real Betis win (2–0 or 3–1)
• Likely scorers: Isco, Cardoso, Firpo.
• Alavés may struggle to create beyond isolated counterattacks.