On Saturday, in the final matchday of the 38th La Liga season, Betis will host Levante at the Estadio de la Cartuja. The hosts are in fifth place with 57 points and have already secured their place in European competitions next season. The visitors are in 15th place with 42 points, having secured their relegation status after a recent victory over Mallorca. Without any motivation, both teams could play an open, entertaining game, regardless of the outcome.
Their head-to-head record and current form strongly suggest a goal-scoring match. Both teams have scored in five of their last six head-to-head matches, including a 2-2 draw in the first half of this season. Betis has conceded 47 goals this season, while Levante has conceded 59, suggesting defensive issues on both sides. The visitors have won three of their last five matches, scoring two or three goals per game but also conceding regularly.
Mathematical models also confirm the high probability of this outcome. Given the lack of scoring pressure, the hosts' loss of midfield personnel (Carvalho, Lo Celso, Isco), and the visitors' quick counterattacks, led by Carlos Espi, who has scored nine goals in the last three months, a goal from Levante is more than likely.
