Real Betis host Real Sociedad at Estadio Benito Villamarín (or La Cartuja) on 19 September 2025 in La Liga Round 5, with Betis seeking more consistency and Sociedad still looking for their first win of the season.
Prediction Overview
The tip is Both Teams to Score – YES (BTTS YES). Betis have demonstrated attacking capacity and sometimes defensive lapses, while Real Sociedad have shown enough going forward (despite their poor results) to likely score in this match. Given recent match statistics and form, there's good value in expecting goals from both sides.
Real Betis: Attacking Intent, Mixed Defence
Real Betis have played five La Liga matches so far this season; their record is 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss, and they have accumulated 6 points. Their home form is average: they have 1 win and 1 loss at home in their first two home fixtures. They have scored in almost all their games and share a high BTTS rate: both Betis and their opponents have scored in 4 out of 5 of Betis’ matches. Despite playing home away from their usual stadium (due to reconstruction), their attack is active and creative, especially in transitions. They are not perfect defensively - they conceded goals in several away matches and have shown vulnerability, especially when opponents press or exploit space.
Real Sociedad: Attackers Present, But Results Elude Them
Real Sociedad are still without a win after four La Liga matches: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. They have scored 4 goals across five matches, averaging 0.80 goals per match, and have conceded in every match - meaning no clean sheets so far. Their BTTS rate is high: in 3 of their 4 La Liga matches, both teams have scored. Offensively, they have players like Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo, and others who can break through, though finishing and consistency are issues. On the defensive side, mistakes and lapses have cost them, especially against sides that attack fast or press high.
Head-to-Head & Trend Insights Point Toward Goals Both Ends
Looking at broader La Liga trends and recent Betis vs Sociedad games: Betis’ matches often feature both teams scoring; similarly, Sociedad’s fixtures seldom are clean sheets. According to match stats, BTTS has occurred in 80% of Betis’ games this season and 75% of Sociedad’s. Also, Sociedad have not yet held a clean sheet in any fixture, home or away. Given Betis’ attacking presence at home and Sociedad’s motivation to find goals and turn around their form, there is a realistic chance that both teams score in this matchup.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – YES. Expect a competitive match, probable scoreline 2-1 or 2-2.
