Real Betis vs Elche betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

Updated: July 25, 2022 at 8:02 pm GMT+1

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Real Betis won 3-0 in Elx in November, meaning they've won two of their last three clashes with Elche. Béticos have only lost six of 22 home games in all competitions this season.

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Under 2.5 goals is 1/1.

Both teams to score NO is 10/11.

Real Betis to win and both teams to score NO is 8/5.

Match preview

Real Betis v Sevilla - Copa Del Rey SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Alex Moreno and Edgar Gonzalez of Real Betis competes for the ball with Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla FC during the Copa del Rey match between Real Betis Balompie and Sevilla FC at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 15, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Will Real Betis remain on track to qualify for Europe?

On Friday night, los Verdiblancos were held to a goalless draw by Real Sociedad at Anoeta.

This result means Béticos remain third, two points above la Real, but they're now three points below Atlético Madrid in fourth place.

On the other hand, Manuel Pellegrini’s side are now unbeaten in five, going into their final six league games of the season.

Also, on Saturday, Betis will travel across Seville to Estadio de La Cartuja, where they'll take on Valencia in the Copa del Rey Final.

This'll be Betis' first cup final for 17 years but, in their final game before the huge occasion, will they climb into the top four?

Elche meanwhile all but secured their La Liga status at the weekend by hammering RCD Mallorca 3-0.

Johan Mojica and Pedro Bigas both on target at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

Before this, Francisco's men had lost three successive games, but they're now 13th, with 35 to their name, and are almost safe from relegation.

Will Real Betis be too strong at Estadio Benito Villamarín?

Real Betis team news

RCD Mallorca v Real Betis - La Liga Santander MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 14: Juanmi Jimenez of Betis celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga Santader match between RCD Mallorca and Real Betis at Estadi de Son Moix on August 14, 2021 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Manuel Pellegrini may be tempted to rest and rotate here, with Saturday's Copa del Rey Final on his mind.

Héctor Bellerín got the nod on Friday night but Youssouf Sabaly could return at right-back.

Nabil Fekir and top-scorer Juanmi are their main goal threats.

Borja Iglesias led the line against Real Sociedad, but Willian José could return.

Elche team news

Elche CF v Athletic Club - La Liga Santander ELCHE, SPAIN - MAY 22: Lucas Boye of Elche CF celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Elche CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Martinez Valero on May 22, 2021 in Elche, Spain. A limited number of fans will be allowed into the stadium. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

As for Francisco, with his team not in action again for 12 days after this, there's no reason for him to change a winning team.

With Lucas Boyé out injured, Ezequiel Ponce could continue up front; Pere Milla and Pablo Piatti are the alternatives.

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