{"id":1444096,"date":"2026-04-20T11:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1444096"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:36:49","slug":"match-preview-girona-vs-real-betis-21-04-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-girona-vs-real-betis-21-04-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Girona vs Real Betis: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/girona\/\">Girona<\/a> host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/real-betis\/\">Real Betis<\/a> in a mid-table <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/la-liga-predictions-25-26\/\">La Liga<\/a> clash that could have significant implications for both sides\u2019 ambitions this season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Betis arrive with a clear head-to-head advantage and more consistent attacking output, Girona will be eager to reverse the trend at their home ground, with kick-off set for 21 April at the Estadi Montilivi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on recent form, season-long stats, and the clear head-to-head record, here are our top betting recommendations for Girona vs Real Betis. We&#8217;re particularly confident in backing Real Betis to win, given their superior away record in this fixture and Girona\u2019s defensive vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Real Betis to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.betfair.com\/redirect.aspx?pid=17720938&amp;lpid=159&amp;bid=1615\">9\/5 @ Betfair<\/a><br>(35.7%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Betis have beaten Girona in 6 of their last 11 meetings and are simply more productive up front, scoring 45 league goals to Girona\u2019s 33. Their cleaner defensive record and ability to create big chances make them the value pick here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Antonio Salguero to be Carded<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(44.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona have racked up 61 yellows and 7 reds this season, and with Salguero frequently in the thick of the action, a card for him is well-priced. Expect a heated midfield battle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><strong>Bet \u00a310 &amp; Get \u00a330 in Free Bets with Bet365<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Not signed up to bet365 yet? 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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Betis sit in 5th place, eight points ahead of 12th-placed Girona after 31 matches. Betis have the edge in both attack and defence, while Girona\u2019s win rate is below 30% and their negative goal difference highlights ongoing struggles at both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Real Betis<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">38<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-12<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vladyslav Vanat (Girona)<\/strong> \u2013 Girona\u2019s most consistent threat, offers a sharp edge in the box with his finishing and movement. With 322 shots taken team-wide (120 on target), Vanat is central to most attacks and is well-priced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">11\/8 @ Bet365<\/a> (42.1%) to score anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abel Ruiz (Girona)<\/strong> \u2013 Brings dynamism to the front line, contributing to Girona\u2019s 629 touches in the opposition area and ensuring constant pressure on the Betis defence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luis Ezequiel \u00c1vila (Real Betis)<\/strong> \u2013 Part of a Betis unit that\u2019s created 58 big chances and 45 goals, \u00c1vila\u2019s pace and attacking instincts could exploit Girona\u2019s high defensive error count and red card risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis)<\/strong> \u2013 Provides width and directness, helping Betis to 704 touches in the opposition area and a league-high shot count for the side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-6-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Betis hold a dominant record over Girona, losing just once in their last six and picking up two victories themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23\/11\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Real Betis 1-1 Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/04\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona 1-3 Real Betis<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\/08\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Real Betis 1-1 Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31\/03\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona 3-2 Real Betis<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/12\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Real Betis 1-1 Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28\/05\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona 1-2 Real Betis<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Can Girona Reverse the Tide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Girona have it all to do against a Betis side with a proven recipe for success in this fixture. Betis\u2019 superior attack, defensive solidity, and head-to-head record suggest they are well-positioned to avoid defeat, if not take all three points. For punters, <a href=\"https:\/\/media.betfair.com\/redirect.aspx?pid=17720938&amp;lpid=159&amp;bid=1615\">9\/5 @ Betfair<\/a> (35.7%) for a Betis win stands out as the best value, but goals and cards are also in play given both teams\u2019 playing styles and discipline records. Will Girona\u2019s home advantage finally count, or will Betis reinforce their dominance? Our money is on the visitors to come away with a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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