April 15, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Estadio Benito Villamarín — Sevilla
Team News
Betis
Ruben Castro was the Betis hero again as he scored his 13th league goal
of the season to secure a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in midweek.
However, Castro will be missing for the visit of Osasuna as he picked up
his fifth booking of the season in San Sebastian and is suspended.
Jorge Molina is expected to come in to partner Roque Santa Cruz, whilst
Beñat, Jonathan Pereira and Chechu Dorado should return after being
rested in midweek.
Nelson missed the Sociedad game and remains a doubt so Javi Chica could continue at right-back.
probable lineups : Fabricio, Nacho, Paulao, Dorado, Chica, Pereira, Iriney, Beñat, Montero, Molina, Cruz. (4-4-2).
Osasuna
Osasuna recovered from an awful week in which they shipped 11 goals in
two games to Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid to beat Espanyol 2-0 on
Tuesday.
Raúl García was again the key man for Los Rojillos as he took his tally
for the season to nine; only Michu (15) and Xavi (10) have more goals
from midfield.
Javad Nekounam missed the Espanyol game and he remains a doubt for the
trip to Seville with a foot injury so youngster Raoul Loe is expected to
continue to deputise for the Iranian.
Sergio Fernandez also remains on the sidelines so Lolo and Miguel Flaño will continue at the heart of the defence.
probable lineups : Andrés, Bertrán, Lolo, Flaño, Damiá, Loe, Puñal, Cejudo, García, Lamah, Nino. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Osasuna have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 away matches against Betis in all competitions.
Betis are undefeated in their last 5 matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
Betis| Apr 10, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Betis 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Betis 3 - Villarreal 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Malaga 0 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Betis 1 - Espanyol 1 | LIGA |
Osasuna| Apr 10, 2012 | Osasuna 2 - Espanyol 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 6 - Osasuna 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Osasuna 1 - Real Madrid CF 5 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Levante 0 - Osasuna 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Osasuna 0 - Getafe 0 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 4, 2011 | Osasuna 2 - Betis 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 15, 2009 | Betis 0 - Osasuna 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 25, 2008 | Osasuna 0 - Betis 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 23, 2008 | Osasuna 0 - Betis 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 31, 2007 | Betis 0 - Osasuna 3 |
The Navarran's thrashing at the hands of Rayo last weekend was very much
out of character for a side that until that point had conceded only 24
goals in 26 games against sides outside the top two.
Therefore, Mendilibar will surely set his side up in a more secure
manner this time round and, without Castro, Betis might find goals hard
to come by.
With survival pretty much secured for Betis, Osasuna have more to play
for as they battle to hold on to sixth place and a place in the Europa
League.
Betis 1 - 1 Osasuna
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