Sunday 18/05/2014, 18:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 38 Osasuna vs Betis Sevilla

Osasuna vs Betis Sevilla Betting Preview

Osasuna is fortunate to be facing Betis Sevilla in the last round of Primera Division, as the rock-bottom team lacks the motivation to put up a fight.

Nevertheless, the hosts don't have their fate in their hands, because they need Granada not to pick up points at Valladolid. That match promises to be intense and could go either way, but Osasuna will still need to earn all three points in Pamplona.

Osasuna vs Betis Sevilla Betting Odds

At William Hill

Osasuna 1.40, Draw 4.75, Betis Sevilla 7.50

Osasuna vs Betis Sevilla Betting Tips

Home pitch advantage didn't make a difference for Osasuna this season, as they only won 5 times in 8 matches and scored 18 goals. Cejudo, Manuel and Loe are still sidelined with injuries but key players have returned to fitness and their backline is in pristine condition.

Upfront they don't have any absentees but this won't matter too much, as Osasuna will once again rely on its only reliable striker. Oriol Riera is their top scorer with 12 goals in 36 games and will be spearheading the offensive, while counting on Armenteros and Torres to join him upfront every now and then.

The hosts are fully aware of the fact that the visitors have nothing to lose and in the absence of any pressure, they can become dangerous upfront. Betis scored four goals last round, when nobody expected them to push for a win and they would attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this season.

The visitors are struggling with injuries, with no less than five players missing tonight and most of them are offensive midfielders. Betis are fortunate to have not one, but two decently good strikers, with Molina and Castro having scored a combined 19 goals this season.

The reason for why Betis was relegated with several rounds still to be played, is that their backline is abysmal and they have allowed a record 76 goals this season. They had a hard time keeping clean sheets and this month alone, opponents scored nine times against them.

Key Facts

• Betis has dominated the series so far, winning 10 times, but they were not very effective on the road, dropping five games in Pamplona

Osasuna vs Betis Sevilla Betting Prediction

Bookmakers are overly confident in Osasuna's chances of winning the game and their decision is based mostly on the fact that the visitors lack motivation. Odds of 1.40 are ridiculously low and a better choice would be to bet on fewer than three goals to be scored at odds of 1.95. In the unlikely event that exactly 3 goals are scored, the stakes will be returned, which makes this wager a win-win solution for punters.

Bet: Under 3 goals @ 1.95 with William Hill