Real Betis opens its La Liga season on Friday against Real Sociedad at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
Manuel Pellegrini's side finished fifth last season on 68 points and is back in the Champions League for the first time in five years.
Betis had a good preseason, beating Arsenal, Lyon and Almería before a 1-0 loss to Inter last Saturday.
Watch Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad on ESPN+
Real Sociedad finished 10th but got into the Europa League after winning the Copa del Rey. Pellegrino Matarazzo is entering his first full season in charge after taking over midway through last year.
La Real has not made a summer signing yet, and its preseason ended with a goal conceded in each of seven friendlies. Álvaro Odriozola is out until November with a knee injury.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad game odds
Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad prediction, pick
Sociedad's lack of transfer activity has to be concerning. Beginning the season away from home against a Champions League team is a tough start to the campaign.
Prediction: Real Betis 2, Real Sociedad 0
Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad channel, start time, streaming
- When: Friday, August 21
- Where: Estadio de La Cartuja (Sevilla, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes (Watch LIVE on Fubo)
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