Zenit vs Betis: prediction and bet on the match of the 1/16 finals of the Europa League - 17.02.2022

Zenit vs Betis: prediction for the match of 1/16 finals of the Europa League. Zenit is currently number 1 in the Russian Premier League with 11 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses: 44 scored and 20 conceded.

Betis is on the 3rd line in the Example, 13 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses; 45 scored and 29 conceded.

Betis finished the Europa League group stage in 2nd place in group "G", they had 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses; 12 scored and 12 missed. The rivals were Bayer, Celtic and Ferencváros. Zenit ended up in the Europa League after third place in group "H", 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses; 10 scored and 10 missed. The opponents were Juventus, Malmö and Chelsea.

Zenit defeated Brøndby 2-1 in the last match, while Betis beat Levante 4-2 on the road.

Zenit latest results - 5 matches counted

- Draw 2:2 in the match with Botev Plovdiv
- Victory in the match with Zilina with a score of 5:0
- Winning the match with Midtjylland with a score of 1:0
- Draw 1:1 against Copenhagen, win on penalties
- Victory in the match with Brøndby with a score of 2:1

Betis Latest Results - 5 matches counted

- Victory in the match with Espanyol with a score of 4: 1 (Away)
- Victory in the match with Real Sociedad with a score of 4:0 (Away)
- Lost 0-2 against Villarreal (Home)
- Victory in the match with Rayo Vallecano with a score of 2: 1 (Away)
- Victory in the match with Levante with a score of 4:2 (Away)

Zenit have had 2 days more rest than Betis in the last 10 games, Betis have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses; 24 scored and 10 missed; Zenit has 6 wins and 4 draws, no losses; 22 scored and 10 missed.

For Zenit will not play: Kritsyuk and Lovren, questionable Vendel; Betis will not play: Bravo, Camarasa, Canales, Miranda, Montoya, Fekir.

Bookmakers give odds of 2.465 for Zenit and 3.084 for Real Betis, for a draw - 3.5. Both will score - odds of 1.75, looks like a very logical bet, but I really don't understand the odds of 3 on Real Betis, based on the friendly games of Zenit, there is no certainty in them.

Prediction: Betis will beat Zenit - odds 3.084