Betis vs Elche: can Betis reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey?
In the Round of 16 of the Spanish Copa del Rey, we are set for a clash between Betis and Elche. The match will take place on Wednesday, 14 January, with kick-off at 21:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this encounter.
Betis vs Elche: match facts and head-to-head
- Betis have failed to win their last two matches.
- Betis have scored at least one goal in each of their last four matches.
- Elche have also gone winless in their last two matches.
- Elche’s scoring streak stands at seven consecutive matches.
- In their last six home matches, Betis have lost only to Barcelona.
- Neither team wins many matches without conceding: Betis 4%, Elche 9%.
- This season, Betis have scored in both halves in 36% of their matches, while Elche have done so in 18%.
- Betis have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their matches, Elche in 27%.
- Elche and Betis played out a 1–1 draw in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Betis vs Elche: match preview
Betis are currently positioned in the European qualification zone and have collected 29 points after 19 rounds. They are level with Celta but sit ahead only on tiebreakers. Nevertheless, their results this season have been solid. Betis began their Copa del Rey campaign in the second round, where they thrashed Palma del Río 7–1, then crushed Torrent 4–1 and defeated Murcia 2–0.
Elche also compete in La Liga and, after a strong start to the season, have begun to drop points in recent weeks. After 19 rounds, they have 23 points and trail sixth-placed Betis by six points. In the Copa del Rey, Elche likewise entered at the second round, where they hammered UD Lo Garres 4–0, then beat Quintanar 2–1 after extra time and edged past Eibar 1–0.
Probable line-ups
- Betis: Álvaro Valles, Bartra, Gómez, Firpo, Aitor Ruibal, Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals, Lo Celso, Hernández, Antony, Ángel Ortiz
- Elche: Dituro, Bigas, Álvaro Núñez, Petrot, Chust, Martim Neto, Marc Aguado, Febas, Yago Santiago, Álvaro Rodríguez, Valera
Prediction
Betis will host Elche on home soil, and I believe they have what it takes to overcome this opponent. Their squad quality is superior, and home advantage should also play a key role. I recommend a bet on a home win, with odds of 1.65.
