Real Betis vs Levante
Match recap
Real Betis beat Levante 2–1 in their La Liga fixture. Ezzalzouli and Fornals scored for Real Betis; Espí replied for Levante. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.51 for Real Betis versus 2.25 for Levante. Real Betis sit 5th in the La Liga table while Levante are 16th.
Analysis
As the La Liga season draws to a close, Real Betis host Levante in what promises to be a competitive fixture. With both teams eager to finish on a high, the stage is set for an engaging encounter at Betis' home ground.
Real Betis currently sit comfortably in 5th place with 57 points, while Levante are battling it out near the lower end of the table in 15th with 42 points. Betis boast a +10 goal difference, reflecting their solid offensive and defensive balance, whereas Levante's -13 goal difference highlights their struggles this season.
Betis' attacking midfielders, particularly A. Ezzalzouli and Pablo Fornals, have been instrumental with their combined goal and assist contributions, exploiting Levante's defensive vulnerabilities. C. Hernández, Betis' top scorer with 11 goals, has been in fine form at home, netting 3 goals in his last 5 games. Levante, while capable of scoring away, have shown defensive frailty, which Betis are likely to capitalise on. Antony's creativity and set-piece threat add further firepower to Betis' attack.
Prediction
We predict a 1-0 lead for Betis at halftime, with the home side ultimately securing a 2-1 victory. The match is expected to feature around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled game. Confidence in this outcome stands at a solid 85%, given Betis' superior form and home advantage.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Betis' attacking midfielders outperform Levante's defense
Betis midfielders Ezzalzouli and Fornals have high goal and assist rates, exploiting Levante's defensive vulnerabilities.
Cucho Hernández's home scoring streak boosts Betis chances
Hernández averages 1 goal per home game recently, aligning with Betis' predicted 2 goals at home.
Levante's recent away form shows scoring but defensive frailty
Levante scores regularly away but concedes heavily, favoring Betis' home attack.
Antony's creativity and set-piece threat key for Betis
Antony's assist and goal contributions, plus set-piece role, enhance Betis' attacking options.
No significant injuries reported for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no impact from missing key players.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Real Betis' stronger league position, superior goal difference, and key player performances make them favourites to edge out Levante in this season finale. Expect a spirited contest, but ultimately a home win to round off the campaign.
- Real Betis are 5th in La Liga with 57 points from 37 games (14W, 15D, 8L).
- Levante sit 15th with 42 points from 37 games (11W, 9D, 17L).
- Real Betis have a +10 goal difference compared to Levante's -13.
- C. Hernández is Betis' top scorer with 11 goals, including 3 in the last 5 home games.
- A. Ezzalzouli has contributed 9 goals and 8 assists this season.
- Betis have a strong home record, boosting their chances against Levante.
- Predicted total cards in the match is 4, indicating a moderately physical game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Real Betis
Away — Levante
No standout top scorers flagged for Levante
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Ezzalzouli
Antony
Yellow Card
Arriaga
Yellow Card
Espí
Assist: Martínez
Arriaga
Tunde
Isco
Toljan
Yellow Card
Fornals
Jon Ander Olasagasti
Romero
Natan
Ezzalzouli
Fornals
Martínez
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | +11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 42 |
Match Statistics
Real Betis
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Héctor BellerínD
- 3Diego LlorenteD
- 4NatanD
- 7AntonyM
- 8Pablo FornalsM
- 10A. EzzalzouliM
- 12R. RodríguezD
- 13AdriánG
- 19C. HernándezF
- 21Marc RocaM
- 22IscoM
Substitutes
- 1Álvaro VallésG
- 9E. ÁvilaF
- 11C. BakambuF
- 15Álvaro FidalgoM
- 16V. GómezD
- 17Rodrigo RiquelmeM
- 18N. DeossaM
- 20G. Lo CelsoM
- 23Junior FirpoD
- 25Pau LópezG
Levante
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2M. MorenoD
- 4DelaD
- 8Jon Ander OlasagastiM
- 9Iván RomeroM
- 10Pablo MartínezM
- 13M. RyanG
- 16K. ArriagaM
- 19Carlos EspíF
- 22J. ToljanD
- 23Manu SánchezD
- 26K. TundeM
Substitutes
- 1Pablo CuñatG
- 3A. MatturroD
- 6Diego PampínD
- 11José Luis MoralesF
- 12Unai VencedorM
- 14U. RaghouberM
- 18Iker LosadaF
- 20Oriol ReyM
- 21Etta EyongF
- 27Paco CortésF
- 29Nacho PérezD
- 55T. AbedF
Real Betis
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián(C) | G | 95 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | M | 80 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/2 |
| Pablo Fornals | M | 80 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| Diego Llorente | D | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Antony | M | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4/5 |
| Marc Roca | M | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Cucho Hernández | F | 95 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Natan | D | 79 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isco | M | 54 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ricardo Rodríguez | D | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Héctor Bellerín | D | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Cédric Bakambu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Junior Firpo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pau López | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Deossa | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Valles | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giovani Lo Celso | M | 41 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Álvaro Fidalgo | M | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentín Gómez | D | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chimy Ávila | F | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Levante
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Espí | F | 95 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Pablo Martínez(C) | M | 86 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — |
| Jon Ander Olasagasti | M | 78 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Adrián de la Fuente | D | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Kervin Arriaga | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathew Ryan | G | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Sánchez | D | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Toljan | D | 95 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Kareem Tunde | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Matias Moreno | D | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Romero | M | 78 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Paco Cortés | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Luis Morales | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Pampín | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Cuñat | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Matturro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nacho Pérez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Vencedor | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ugo Raghouber | M | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tai Abed | F | 50 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Etta Eyong | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Oriol Rey | M | 50 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iker Losada | F | 17 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |