Real Betis Balompié have made an attacking start to the season, surpassing 100 shots in their first six matches of the 2026-27 campaign. This barrage of attempts reflects the offensive character of Manuel Pellegrini's side, who sit fifth in La Liga with 12 points.
In domestic competition, Betis have taken 89 shots across five matchdays, with 33 of those on target. However, only seven of those efforts have resulted in goals, a figure showing room for improvement in finishing. The game with the most offensive activity was the 1-2 win at Villarreal's ground, where the Verdiblancos matched the season's record with 26 shots.
The statistics detail the volume of play created in each fixture. Against Levante, Betis took 20 shots, while in the Champions League win over Lille they added another 20 attempts. Facing Real Sociedad they had 18, against Valencia 15, and in the victory over Real Madrid at La Cartuja they managed 10. This pace places the Seville-based side in the wake of the league's great chance creators, a position they held last season as the third-highest shooting team with 541 attempts.
The team is on a positive run of three consecutive victories, a recent form built on a solid foundation of minutes played by the starters. Manager Manuel Pellegrini has viewed this start positively. "Betis are having a dream start to the season," the Chilean said. The team now prepares to visit Deportivo La Coruna, a match for which the core starting lineup, averaging over 85 minutes per game in recent matches, is expected to maintain its performance.
Rodrigo Riquelme, with two goals, is the team's top scorer in this early phase. The last match, that 1-2 at Villarreal, was decided by goals from Cucho Hernández and Natan. Aiming to maintain this positive momentum, Betis are looking to sharpen their accuracy to convert more of the numerous chances they create each weekend. The first-team squad and their numbers, including minutes per player, are available in our squad section.
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