Betis vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips (15 August)

Deprived of quite a few talented players last season due to injuries, Betis Sevilla disappointed slightly by finishing only in 7th position, which still qualifies to participate in the Conference League play-offs. It is obvious that this team is not a favorite in itself, but it remains a contender for European places or even the Champions League. As preparation, the Verdiblancos will only have played three friendly matches. The first went rather well following their success against Austria Salzburg 1-5. The nice surprise of last season, without a doubt, was Girona. Long in the mano a mano with Real Madrid for the title race, the Blanquivermells finally let go a little at the end of the campaign and they took 3rd place and therefore synonymous with.

.. Champions League! The club belonging to the “City Group” subsidiary will even be able to host C1 matches in its Montilivi. 6 friendly matches were on the program during the off-season and the first two ended in parity scores against Olot 1-1 and Montpellier 3-3.

El somni continua 💭❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/MnhnuRhnZW

— Girona FC (@GironaFC) August 13, 2024

Top scorer in the squad last season with 10 goals, Willian José took charge of Spartak Moscow this summer. Also loss of Abner (23 appearances in La Liga) who signed for Lyon and the very interesting Riad (Moroccan international) who took the plane ticket to Crystal Palace. The full-back Juan Miranda has joined Bologna free of any contract. Fékir is for the moment still a Real Bétis player, just like Isco who could miss the start of the season (seriously injured at the end of last season). In terms of arrivals, Manuel Pellegrini strengthened his position as goalkeeper with the arrival of Adrian (Liverpool), in the defensive sector with Diego Llorente (29 appearances with AS Roma in SA last year), and Romain Perraud (19 appearances with OGC Nice last year) or even ahead with the arrival of crack Iker Losada (9 goals, 7 assists in D2 last year). Already at the club last year, Marc Roca (2 goals, 2 assists) has signed permanently.

Girona will play in the Champions League this season, so obviously, we gain credit for signing players but also losing them. Important midfielder Aleix Garcia has joined Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen while the impressive Artem Dovbyk, La Liga's top scorer last season with 23 goals, is set to sign with Atlético Madrid to compensate the departure of Morata to the capital. Barcelona's Pablo Torre and Eric Garcia returned to Camp Nou (end of loan) and Savio (9 goals, 10 assists) joined Man City after returning to Troyes (City Group branch club). Author of a resplendent season last year, right-back Couto (1 goal, 8 assists in La Liga) also joined the SkyBlues this summer. In order to fill the departure holes, Girona offered its confidence to the fallen Van de Beek (transfer from Man United), to the talented Abel Ruiz (6 goals with Braga this season), to the Czech international defender Krejci (Sparta Prague) as well as than the young 19-year-old midfielder, Misehouy (7 goals, 3 assists with the young Ajax team last year).