Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Copa del Rey match.
Sant Andreu will aim to spring a surprise and make the most of their home advantage against struggling Real Betis. The visitors view this as a chance to regain confidence, possibly relying on squad rotation, something that could play into the hosts' hands.
Sant Andreu
This is a fairly average team even by Segunda B standards. However, they've lost just three out of eight home fixtures. Sant Andreu are well-organised defensively, conceding an average of 1.15 goals per match, though their attack is less prolific, averaging just one goal per game. They tend to keep things tight at home, with more than three goals scored in only one out of their 12 matches.
Real Betis
Real Betis are having a tough time and haven't won in their last four matches. Despite their higher-quality players, they might opt for squad rotation, offering the hosts a greater chance. Additionally, an upcoming clash with Barcelona in La Liga could lead the team to rest key players. Like the hosts, they favour a low total, with 13 of their 15 La Liga games ending with a maximum of three goals, and they've scored more than two goals just once. In the previous Copa round, they defeated Gévora (6:1).
Sant Andreu vs Real Betis Prediction
Given Real Betis's poor form and Sant Andreu's decent home record, we expect a hard-fought game with few goals. The visitors likely will progress, but they probably won't score much. Hence, we'll go with a total under 3.5.
