Bitesize Prediction: Real Betis vs Guimaraes – 06/03/25

Competition: Europa Conference League

Market: Real Betis win

Odds: 7/11 @ 1xBet

Looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Thursday evening, Real Betis will welcome Guimaraes to the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

Starting with the hosts, mounting what was a sensational comeback against Spanish giants Real Madrid last weekend as they claimed a famous 2-1 victory on home soil, Betis should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Extending on their Europa Conference League adventure last month as they clinched a 3-1 aggregate win against Belgium outfit Gent, Manuel Pellegrini’s men appear to be hitting top gear at a crucial time. Signing off February with another 2-1 win against Getafe, the former Manchester City boss has seen his squad win four of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Making a real statement on February 16th as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp against Real Sociedad, Thursday’s hosts will be confident of landing an early advantage here. Enjoying their most fruitful spell since opening the New Year, Betis are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

As for the visitors, while Guimaraes might have embarked on a remarkable group stage romp this season, Luis Freire’s side have struggled to find much recent stability. Although the Portuguese outfit might have snatched a 1-0 victory at home against Casa Pia last weekend, the Whites have remarkably registered just a pair of wins from any of their previous 13 appearances across all competitions. With that rut stemming all the way back to December 12th, Thursday’s guests have also failed to record back-to-back wins since returning from November’s international break. Facing what should be a tricky test in Andalusia, Guimaraes have also continued to show some real issues on the road. Including a 1-0 defeat against Estoril, Freire’s side have failed to win any of their last six showdowns away from the Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. It should also be highlighted, the former Rio Ave boss has seen his squad notch just a single victory on their travels since the end of October.

Bet: Real Betis 7/11 to beat Guimaraes in Thursday’s Europa Conference League battle @ 1xBet