Real Betis play their first home match of the new La Liga campaign, with Alaves providing the opposition the Estadio de La Cartuja for this Friday night clash.

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• Alaves had an average of 2.26 goals per game in La Liga last season, rising to 2.89 in away matches. 

• BTTS landed in 12 of 19 away matches for Alaves in the league last season. 

• Aitor Ruibal had an average of 1.46 shots per 90 at home last season, despite playing mostly in a defensive role. 

• Appearing mostly off the bench, Antonio Martinez racked up an average of 4.08 shots per 90 in all competitions last season. 

🟢 Chances Aplenty Under Pellegrini

Despite having a limited role under Diego Simeone last season, Rodrigo Riquelme looked sharp on his Betis debut, assisting Aitor Ruibal as Los Verdiblancos took an early lead against Elche.

It was a much-changed Betis forward line, but they seemed to gel together well with Giovani Lo Celso dictating play from an advanced midfield role. The Argentine, who chipped in with eight goals and three assists last term, looks set to be a key figure this season.

Betis played in a relatively passive block, managing just 32% possession. Even still, they accrued 12 shots compared to just six from the hosts. Betis had plenty of chances on the break to kill the game, but were eventually pegged back by German Valera, who slotted home in the 81st minute.

Los Verdiblancos were unfortunate to leave the Martinez Valero Stadium with just one point, but they will have to be more clinical in the final third going forward. 

⚪ El Glorioso to Keep the Ball Rolling

Although Alaves left it late in their season-opener against Levante, a victory was fully deserved at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. It was centre-back Nahuel Tenaglia who emerged as the hero, firing in at the back post in the 92nd minute to send the home fans into jubilation. 

After an uneventful first 30 minutes, Alaves eventually took the lead through Antonio Martinez, who scored with a commanding header following a corner. The hosts accrued 1.29 xG in total from 15 attempts, while conceding 0.87 xG from seven shots in return. Alaves dominated the ball with 62% possession, and were able to slice through Levante, forcing a total of ten corners. 

After finishing just two points above the drop zone last season, Alaves needed a positive start to the new season, and they will look to build on that against Real Betis.

📊 Real Betis v Deportivo Alaves H2H

Alaves had the upper hand in this matchup last season, holding on for a draw at home despite receiving an early red card, before then beating Real Betis on their travels courtesy of a Kike Garcia hat-trick.

However, Real Betis have won four of the last eight encounters, which should give them some confidence.

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