La Liga· Season 2025
Match Summary
Real Betis defeated Elche 2:1. The match was played in La Liga 2025. Goals were scored by Cucho Hernandez 9′, H. Fort 41′, P. Fornals 68′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Real Betis had 45% possession while Elche held 55%. Real Betis had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Elche. Expected goals: Real Betis 1.50 — Elche 0.44. Real Betis made 4 substitutions, Elche made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Betis and Elche — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: P. Fornals
assist: G. Valera
Match Statistics
Real Betis had 45% possession against Elche's 55%. Real Betis registered 16 shots (7 on target) while Elche managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–1. Fouls committed: 16–13.
Lineups
Real Betis lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Manuel Pellegrini, while Elche deployed a 3-5-2 under Eder Sarabia.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Betis is 6.97, compared to 6.85 for Elche. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Betis's highest-rated starter is A. Ezzalzouli (7.32), while Elche's best-rated player is M. Dituro (7.39).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Betis have contributed 44 goals and 30 assists this season, led by Cucho Hernandez (11G). Elche's starters account for 22 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by Andre Silva (10G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Betis deploy 4 defenders rated 6.78 on average, against Elche's 3-man backline averaging 6.71. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Real Betis field 3 midfielders averaging 7.04, versus Elche's 5 rated 6.91. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Real Betis start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.14, compared to 2 for Elche averaging 6.64. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 83% for Real Betis and 85% for Elche. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Real Betis's starters have collected 39 yellow cards this season, compared to 39 for Elche. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Real Betis's starting XI is 27.5 (youngest: V. Gomez (22), oldest: D. Llorente (32)), while Elche average 26.2 (youngest: Buba Sangare (18), oldest: M. Dituro (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Real Betis's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 26 for Elche. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Manuel Pellegrini
Substitutes
Coach: Eder Sarabia
Rivalry since 2013
Real Betis vs Elche Head to Head Results· 10
Real Betis and Elche have met 10 times — Real Betis won 5, Elche won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Real Betis leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 26 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.60 per match (17 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Real Betis are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Betis have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Elche show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Real Betis or draw
Injuries & Suspensions
Real Betis
- DoubtfulM. Bartra
- DoubtfulA. Ortiz
- DoubtfulA. Ruibal
- DoubtfulM. Bartra
- DoubtfulA. Ortiz
- DoubtfulA. Ruibal
Elche
- DoubtfulA. Boayar
- DoubtfulR. Mir
- DoubtfulY. Santiago
- DoubtfulA. Boayar
- DoubtfulR. Mir
- DoubtfulY. Santiago
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Real Betis
1.70
Betano
Draw
4.32
1xBet
Elche
5.25
Unibet
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.6
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.57 | 4.33 | 5.25 |
| Max | 1.57 | 4.33 | 5.25 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Real Betis
Away Record: Elche
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026