Copenhagen lost to Jagiellonia in the first round
Real Betis claimed 4 wins in last 5 home matches
Check out our preview and predictions below
Tip: Real Betis v FC Copenhagen | Odds |
Real Betis Win Full-Time Result | @1.80 |
Real Betis vs Copenhagen Preview
Real Betis deserved more than a loss in the first round against Legia Warsaw. They earned four victories in their last five appearances at home, and since Copenhagen failed to impress in the first round as well, I am backing the Spanish side to win.
Real Betis have won 4 of their last 5 home matches.
Copenhagen have lost 2 of their last 4 matches (Conference League).
Head to Head
This is going to be the first head to head match between Real Betis and Copenhagen.
Real Betis Form
Despite being tagged favorites, Real Betis lost their first Conference League match this season to Legia Warsaw 1-0, ending the game with 0.78-1.38 expected goals, 61% possession and 12-10 shots.
They qualified for the group stages by beating Kryvbas twice, 2-0 on the road and 3-0 in front of the home crowd, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scoring a brace.
The Green and Whites have been inconsistent recently in La Liga, claiming just two victories in their last five games (Osasuna 2-1 and Espanyol 1-0), losing two encounters (Mallorca 2-1 and Sevilla 1-0), while a draw was registered against Las Palmas 1-1.
Real Betis Injuries & Team News
Giovani Lo Celco suffered a hamstring injury last weekend and is not available.
William Carvalho and Isco have been on the injury list since early September.
Copenhagen Form
Copenhagen gained an early lead through Panteleimon Chatzidiakos in their Conference League Round 1 match against Jagiellonia, but conceded two unanswered goals in the second half and lost 2-1 at home.
The Lions are having a good run in the Danish Superliga 2024, claiming 24 points in 12 matches and currently sit top of the table.
After starting this month with a 2-2 draw against Silkeborg, Copenhagen returned to winning ways last weekend against last-placed Vejle 3-1, captain Viktor Claesson scoring a brace, Mohamed Elyounoussi also on target.
Copenhagen Injuries & Team News
Manager Jacob Neestrup can’t count on defenders Nicolai Boilesen (knee injury) and Birger Meling (ankle injury).
One of the best players Roony Bardghji is also injured.