Real Betis welcome Alaves to the Benito Villamarin this Tuesday looking to press on as they eye a place in the UEFA Champions League next season. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

With three wins in their last three meetings, Real Betis have been heads and shoulders above their opponents in recent seasons. Would we see them oick up their fourth straight victory against their opponents ?

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

There was loads of action when Betis and Sevilla clashed in the Seville derby as both sides were looking at progression in the Copa Del Rey. Fekir's equalizer to cancel out Gomez's opener was just about all the action that would be seen with the game being postponed after Joan Jordan was struck by an object thrown from the crowd. Play resumed the next day and it was the hosts to were the eventual winners with Canales netting the winner. Domestically, they've given a good account of themselves with 34 points from 20 league games this season putting them in 3rd position. We expect the race for the top four to get heated from here on out with the likes of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eyeing a Champions League spot and as such, Betis can't afford to drop points against a struggling Alaves outfit.

Deportivo Alaves have held Real Sociedad and Athletic Club in their first two games under the tutelage of new boss Jose Luis Mendiliba. Still and all, they're still in search of their first win since beating Unami CP at the end of November a run that has spanned across seven games. Domestically, they're currently in the relegation zone with 17 points on the board and if their first two games of the year are anything to go by, they look like a side that would be tough to beat under their new boss.

Real Betis vs Alaves Team News

Real Betis possible starting lineup:
Silva; Sabaly, Gonzalez, Pezzella, Ruiz; Rodriguez, Carvalho; Canales, Fekir, Juanmi; Iglesias

Alaves possible starting lineup:
Pacheco; Aguirregabiria, Miazga, Rodriguez, Duarte; Jason, Moya, Garcia, Rioja; Joselu, De la Fuente

Real Betis vs Alaves Prediction: 2-1

Betis' controversial victory against their city rivals last weekend would serve as a confidence booster as they head into this game and with Alaves not exactly being on the best of form, we would be siding with the hosts who we expect to come out atop narrowly.