Sports Innovation previews the Europa League match between Real Betis and Zenit St. Petersburg and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Real Betis will take on Zenit Petersburg at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League knockout tie.
The Spanish hosts hold a crucial advantage, having won the first-leg 3-2 in Russia. They plan to do the double on home soil and seal a spot in the last-16 stage of the competition.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men have scored a nice average of 1.9 goals in 10 Europa League matches. They managed a total of 19 goals, while also allowing 20 goals against. That is an average of 2 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet 2 times in those matches.
In contrast, Zenit Petersburg averaged an adequate 1.2 goals per game, with a total of 12 goals scored, in their last 10 Europa League matches. They only allowed 14 goals against them for an average of 1.4 per game. Rather amazingly they only kept their opponents from scoring in 2 of those matches.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Real Betis vs Zenit Petersburg in Europa League.
- Real Betis have scored in 15 of the last 16 matches
- Real Betis have won 7 of the last 9 home matches
- Real Betis have not lost the last 6 matches in a row
- Zenit Petersburg have not lost the last 11 matches in a row
- Zenit Petersburg have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
- Zenit Petersburg have conceded in 11 of the last 13 away matches
- Zenit Petersburg have not won 8 of the last 10 away matches
- In 5 of the last 7 away matches Zenit Petersburg played, both teams scored
Current form — Real Betis vs Zenit Petersburg
Real Betis have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 2-4 win against Levante. They went on to beat Zenit Petersburg by 2-3, before also getting the better of Mallorca in a 2-1 victory.
It is not all bad, but it is not fantastic either for Zenit Petersburg right now. In their last 3 matches, they first drew 3-3 against Chelsea, followed by another draw. This time it ended 1-1 against Dynamo Moskva, before going down in a 2-3 defeat against Real Betis.
How do the bookies view it?
On paper, Real Betis are the favorites and look the value pick here at odds of 1.95, depending on your preferred betting strategy. The away win currently settles at 3.80, should the visitors manage to escape with all 3 points. A draw ramps up an accumulator with odds of 3.95.
Real Betis vs Zenit Petersburg – Fixture History
The last match between these teams was a Europa League match back on 17 February 2022 and saw Real Betis claim a 3-2 victory.
Man of the Moment
Ahead of their latest Europa League match, both Real Betis and Zenit will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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