Real Betis
- Betis are in good form with three wins, a draw and one heavy loss in their last five.
- Betis are sixth in LaLiga with 29 points from 19 games.
Elche
- Elche have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses in their last five.
- Elche are ninth, seven points behind Betis, and have done well to accumulate 22 points in their first season back in the top flight.
Head-to-Head
Real Betis have won three of their last five games against Elche, with one draw and one loss, but only one of those games was a comfortable victory.
Key Players
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Pablo Fornals is the control and supply centre, Cucho Hernández, who hits the ball so well, is the spearhead and Antony has quickly become the club’s standout wide player since joining from Manchester United.
- Pablo Fornals
- Cucho Hernández
- Antony
- Betis may be without Isco while Elche are unsure about the fitness of key players including Rafa Mir.
Betting Insights
- Betis are the odds-on favorites to advance at 1.88, with Elche at 4.28 and the draw priced at 3.76.
- The likelihood of Both teams to score (2.04) and Over 2.5 goals (1.88) looks appealing for this neutral-venue, attacking matchup.
Prediction
- Given the cup competition is not as open as league games, we’ll lean towards a 2-1 or 3-1 win for the home team.
- This game will be a chess match between Betis’ control and Elche’s energy and it could be a lot closer than the oddsmakers anticipate.
