Some of the key players on either side will miss the first Seville derby of the new La Liga season. That will not diminish the enthusiasm of the passionate fans though. Real Betis may be at the bottom of the table. But against Sevilla on this Sunday, it will start as equals, as it has done in the 116 previous derby occasions.

Sevilla is not doing too well, either. Having scored 17 points from 13 games – seven more than Betis managed – it is 11th in the league table.

Sevilla has won the derby 52 times, and Betis 32 times. Out of the last six matches, spread over five years, Betis has two wins against Sevilla’s solitary win.

Both the matches of the last season were memorable. In the first, Sevilla hammered Betis 5-1. The second match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

You should not be surprised if this match goes in the same way as the first match of the last season. The recent form of Betis has been dismal: five losses and a draw in the last six matches. Sevilla’s last six matches fare better in comparison: three wins, a draw and two losses.

Kevin Gameiro and Nicolas Pareja will miss the derby action from Sevilla’s side owing to injuries. In Gameiro’s absence, Ivan Rakitic and Carlos Bacca will have to shoulder bulk of the scoring duties. The midfielder Stephane M'Bia is likely to return after suspension. Betis will miss the services of Nosa Igiebor, Brian Rodriguez and Ruben Castro.

Sevilla-Real Betis Betting tips:

Unless Betis finds some late form for the derby, it is going to be a one-way traffic in Sevilla’s favor.

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