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Real Betis have won each of their last three meetings with Real Sociedad, including a pair of 4-0 victories in league and cup already this season. That Copa del Rey triumph was particularly surprising as Betis were winless in 15 visits to San Sebastián beforehand, dating back to 2003.
Under 2.5 goals is 10/11.
Draw and under 2.5 goals is 10/3.
Juanmi is 8/1 to break the deadlock and 11/4 to add to his 18 goals this season.
Match preview
A huge match in the race for European places, with these two sides kicking off just two points apart.
Of the two, Real Betis are one place and two points better off, sat fifth, just one point below Atlético Madrid in fourth.
This means Manuel Pellegrini’s side have taken ten points from the last 12 available, so are very much back in the Champions League hunt.
Coming up in just eight days time, Béticos will compete in their first Copa del Rey Final for 17 years, facing Valencia at Estadio de La Cartuja.
That, obviously, is a massive occasion but, before then, Betis need to keep winning in La Liga to remain in touch with the top four places.
Real Sociedad meanwhile are looking to to qualify for Europe for a third consecutive season, last achieving that in 1982.
Like their opponents, Imanol Alguacil’s side had to come from behind to beat a relegation threatened side on the road last weekend.
Their recovery began with Alexander Isak converting a penalty, only for it to be ruled out because the Swedish striker had stopped in the run-up.
Nevertheless, goals from Alexander Sørloth and Robin Le Normand saw la Real to a 2-1 victory over Elche.
This means los Txuri-Urdin have won five of their last seven La Liga outings, only losing to Athletic Club and Real Madrid since 18 December.
Thus, Real Sociedad would leapfrog their visitors with a win, so will the home fans be celebrating after this Friday night fixture at Anoeta?
Real Sociedad team news
Real Sociedad have only scored 32 goals in La Liga this season, the least of any team higher than 13th.
This issue has only heightened by the fact star man Mikel Oyarzabal is out long-term with Carlos Fernández and Ander Barrenetxea also sidelined.
Alexander Sørloth did at least score his sixth goal of the season last weekend so could continue to lead the line.
Alexander Isak and David Silva could continue in support, with Adnan Januzaj and Portu the alternatives.
At left-back, Diego Rico is fit again so will keep his place with Nacho Monreal injured.
Real Betis team news
With just two games to go until the Copa del Rey Final, all the Betis players will be looking to impress Manuel Pellegrini.
Right-back is up for grabs, with Martín Montoya out injured, leaving Héctor Bellerín and Youssouf Sabaly to fight for that position.
Further forward, Juanmi’s brace against Osasuna a fortnight ago took his tally to 18 goals for the season.
Willian José could continue to lead the line, despite Borja Iglesias match winning penalty last weekend.
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