Verdict: Real Betis win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to take another giant leap towards punching their Champions League ticket, Real Betis will welcome Elche to Andalusia on Tuesday night.
Real Betis
Starting with the hosts, while Real Betis might have watched their Europa League adventure come to a frustrating end last month as they eventually fell to a thrilling 5-3 aggregate defeat against Portuguese outfit Braga, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have enjoyed a real domestic flurry this season. Despite settling for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate away at Real Sociedad over the weekend, the one-time Manchester City boss finds his squad sat firmly in the driving seat to punch a lucrative Champions League ticket over the coming weeks. Getting May underway with a dominant 3-0 victory at home against Oviedo, the Andalusia-based outfit have suffered just a single loss from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, Betis have tasted just a sole domestic defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of December.
Real Betis Team News
Shown a dramatic late red card away at Real Sociedad over the weekend, Aitor Ruibal will miss out through suspension on Tuesday night. Not featuring over the past few weeks and still recovering from a recent heel issue, Betis are once again expected to be without ex-Barcelona defender Marc Bartra.
Notching an eighth La Liga strike of the season last time out, former Manchester United misfit Antony will play a leading role in attack. Recently reestablishing himself as Pellegrini’s number one choice, Alvaro Valles will keep his spot between the sticks in midweek.
Elche
As for the visitors, while Elche might have found themselves at the heart of a real La Liga nightmare on either side of opening 2026, Los Franjiverdes have enjoyed a stellar turn in fortunes over recent times. Signing off April with what could prove to be a season-define 2-1 victory away at Real Oviedo, Eder Sarabia’s men have found a route out of the relegation zone and they will be desperate to extend on their charge for top-flight safety here. In fact, enjoying a sensational three-match La Liga winning run last month, Tuesday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous five consecutive appearances. Embarking on what has become by far their most fruitful spell of the campaign, Elche will travel to Andalusia in midweek confident of asking some questions.
Elche Team News
Expected to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, Elche will be without former Valencia striker Rafa Mir here. Likewise, 23-year-old Yago Santiago is sidelined with a knee issue and won’t play any part in Andalusia on Tuesday night.
Notching three goals in his previous four La Liga appearances and bagging a stellar brace against Atletico Madrid last month, one-time AC Milan striker Andre Silva will lead the line. Registering a first domestic strike since the end of January against Alaves over the weekend, ex-Real Madrid youngster Alvaro Rodriguez will partner Silva in attack.
Real Betis vs Elche Key Factors to Consider
- When Real Betis welcome Elche to Andalusia for a Copa del Rey showdown back on January 14th, Pellegrini’s side clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
- Real Betis have lost just one of their last eight appearances across all competitions.
- Tuesday’s hosts have also suffered just a sole domestic defeat in Andalusia since the start of December.
- Signing off April with three consecutive La Lia victories, Elche have also lost just one of their previous five appearances.
- The last three meetings between Real Betis and Elche across all competitions have produced 10 goals at both ends of the pitch.
Conclusion
Looking to take another giant leap towards booking a famous Champions League ticket, Real Betis will be desperate to make another domestic statement here. Remarkably suffering just a sole La Liga defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of December, Tuesday’s hosts will also be excited by their most recent showdown against a resurgent Elche. Landing a hard-fought 2-1 win when they welcomed the relegation scrappers to town for a Copa del Rey battle on January 14th, we are expecting a similar outcome in Andalusia.
Verdict: Real Betis win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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