Athletic Club v Real Betis prediction
Team pages: Athletic Club · Real Betis · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Athletic Club v Real Betis, La Liga on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Athletic Club host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Athletic Club have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Real Betis have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Athletic Club have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.00. Athletic Club have scored seven goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
10 of Real Betis’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Real Betis’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Real Betis have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 2.00. Real Betis have scored 16 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Real Betis have conceded 14 goals, the 10th-most of the 20 clubs.
Athletic Club (11th) and Real Betis (fourth) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Real Betis the stronger side, 139 rating points above Athletic Club (Real Betis 1707, Athletic Club 1567, after at least 350 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Athletic Club are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Real Betis. The most recent meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Athletic Club 2–1 Real Betis.
Team news
Predicted Athletic Club XI (4-2-3-1): U. Simón, A. Laporte, A. Paredes, J. Areso, Yuri, B. Gerenabarrena, R. Navarro, R. de Galarreta, P. Canales, Á. Berenguer, I. Williams — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Robert Navarro (3.4 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Nico Williams (3.2 per match over six appearances, one goal) have been Athletic Club’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Athletic Club (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Robert Navarro averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 452 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances. Nico Williams averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 562 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Real Betis XI (4-2-3-1): Á. Vallés, H. Bellerín, F. García, Natan, V. Gómez, P. Fornals, M. Roca, F. Bernal, Isco, N. Deossa, C. Hernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (4.6 per match over seven appearances, four goals) and Marc Bartra (4.6 per match over seven appearances, three goals) have been Real Betis’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Real Betis (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 692 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Marc Bartra averages 2.3 tackles per 90 over 513 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Athletic Club 3 · draws 2 · Real Betis 1 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L · Real Betis 3W 1D 1L
Athletic Club v Real Betis (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Athletic Club for / against | Line | Real Betis for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.5 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.63 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.13 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 |
Athletic Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.7 | 1 | — |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Peio Canales n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Álex Berenguer n 8 | 51.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Jauregizar n 8 | 51.6 | 3.5 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.1 |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69 | 2.8 |
| A. Boiro n 8 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón n 8 | 84.4 | 2.3 |
Real Betis
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facundo Bernal n 8 | 36.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Marc Roca n 8 | 77 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| Junior Firpo n 8 | 67.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| N. Deossa n 8 | 40.1 | 1.7 | 2.2 | — |
| Ángel Ortiz n 8 | 50.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antony n 8 | 67.3 | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| N. Deossa n 8 | 40.1 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 69.8 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Isco n 8 | 60.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 58.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Parrott n 8 | 61.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 69.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Isco n 8 | 60.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 58.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Marc Bartra n 8 | 68.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ángel Ortiz n 8 | 50.6 | 4.9 |
| Fran García n 8 | 79.9 | 3.7 |
| Dani Ceballos n 8 | 23.3 | 3.4 |
| Facundo Bernal n 8 | 36.6 | 2.8 |
| Marc Roca n 8 | 77 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Vallés n 8 | 90 | 4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Athletic Club v Real Betis — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-22 Athletic Club 2–1 Real Betis
- 2025-08-31 Real Betis 1–2 Athletic Club
- 2025-02-02 Real Betis 2–2 Athletic Club
- 2024-11-03 Athletic Club 1–1 Real Betis
- 2024-02-25 Real Betis 3–1 Athletic Club
- 2023-08-27 Athletic Club 4–2 Real Betis
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Real Betis?
- In their last 6 meetings, Athletic Club won 3, Real Betis won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Athletic Club and Real Betis?
- Recent form — Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L; Real Betis 3W 1D 1L.
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