When Alavés rolls into Seville this Friday (3:30 PM ET) to face Real Betis, they’ll bring the kind of momentum that turns underdogs into giant-killers. Riding a blistering four-game unbeaten streak (WDWWL), including three straight wins, Luis García’s side has transformed from relegation candidates to one of LALIGA’s hottest teams—just in time for a clash against a Betis outfit desperately searching for answers. The Verdiblancos, mired in a five-match winless rut (LDLDD), have seen their once-promising season unravel, and the Benito Villamarín faithful will demand a response against an Alavés team that’s suddenly playing with fearless efficiency.

This isn’t just a battle of form; it’s a test of identity. Betis, built on possession and flair, will face an Alavés side that’s thrived on counterattacks and clinical finishing in recent weeks. If the visitors’ high press can fluster Betis’ shaky backline early, the home side’s frustration could boil over. But if Manuel Pellegrini’s men rediscover their rhythm, they’ve got the firepower to exploit Alavés’ occasional defensive lapses. With both teams desperate for points—one to sustain a surprise surge, the other to stop a slide—this Friday afternoon showdown could be the most electric 90 minutes of the LALIGA weekend.