Form and Line-up Real Betis
After an inglorious exit from the Europa League quarter-finals at the hands of Braga (3:5 on aggregate), Real Betis have alternated successful performances with failures in La Liga. In fact, the team were fortunate that Spain received a fifth Champions League berth – without it they would not have reached the main European competition, as they are 12 points adrift of the top four. Away to Barcelona the visitors allowed 1.60 xGA, and Isco's accurate penalty at least brightened the team's mood.
Key numbers Real Betis:
The hosts secured a Champions League place two rounds ago; motivation is now almost gone.
Real Betis have conceded 47 goals – among the top eight only Celta (48) have a worse defence.
Real Betis have managed only three wins in their last 10 home matches in all competitions.
Probable Real Betis line-up (4-1-4-1)
Alvaro Valles — Junior Firpo, Valentin Gomez, Natan, Hector Bellerin — Sofyan Amrabat — Ez Abde, Alvaro Fidalgo, Nelson Deossa, Antony — Giovani Lo Celso.
Absentees: Angel Ortiz, Sergi Altimira, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal (all – injury).
Form and Line-up Levante
Levante have unexpectedly transformed themselves in the decisive stretch of the season. Until mid-March the team languished in the relegation zone but then surged. Since 8 May the side have beaten Osasuna and Celta (both 3:2), and then swept aside Mallorca (2:0), dropping the islanders into the penultimate place instead. Such a burst from Luis Castro's players commands respect – they are ready to keep showing character.
Key numbers Levante:
Levante have collected 19 points since 20 March – over this span only Barcelona (24) have taken more.
Levante scored nine goals in May – the best tally in La Liga.
In the last five head-to-head meetings with Real Betis, Levante have scored nine goals in total.
Probable Levante line-up (4-4-2)
Mathew Ryan — Manu Sanchez, Matias Moreno, Adrian de la Fuente, Jeremy Toljan — Ivan Romero, Kervin Arriaga, Pablo Martinez, Iker Losada — Jon Ander Olasagasti, Carlos Espi.
Absentees: Alex Primo, Unai Elgezabal, Carlos Alvarez (all – injury).
