The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Betis (Spain) will take place on October 2 at the Ludogorets Arena in Razgrad. Ludogorets vs. Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ludogorets
The team began the main stage with an away victory over Malmö (2-1). After a nine-match winless streak in the Europa League (4 draws, 5 losses), the Bulgarians have won two consecutive matches with the same scoreline. However, it's worth noting that Ludogorets has failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive Europa League games. Nevertheless, the club has scored in four consecutive matches in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the Bulgarians in the Europa League.
- At home in this tournament, the team has not won in 5 of their last 7 matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 home games in the Europa League, the club conceded at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Ludogorets (4-3-3)
Sergio Padt – Son, Dinis Almeida, Edwin Kurtulus, Erik Andersson – Pedro Naressi, Petar Stanic, Deroy Duarte – Erik Bille, Caio Vidal, Erik Markus.
Midfielders Aguibou Camara and Kwadwo Duah are injured.
Betis
Manuel Pellegrini's side drew 2-2 at home with Nottingham Forest in the last round. This draw was the team's first in their last nine Europa League matches (3 wins, 5 losses). Betis has defensive issues: the club has kept a clean sheet in only one of their last nine matches in this tournament. However, the Spaniards have scored in 5 of their last 6 Europa League games, scoring at least twice in 4 of those matches.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Betis's last 8 away Europa League matches.
- In 7 of their last 8 away games in this tournament, the team conceded no more than one goal.
- The club has not drawn away for 12 consecutive Europa League matches (7 wins, 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Betis (3-4-3)
Pau Lopez – Nathan, Junior Firpo, Valentin Gomez – Giovani Lo Celso, Sergi Altimira, Sofyan Amrabat, Angel Ortiz – Abde Ezzalzouli, Antony Mateus, Cedric Bakambu.
Defenders Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, and midfielders Isco and Nelson Deossa are injured.
Referee
Julian Weinberger (Austria)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 33%.
Ludogorets vs. Betis: Match Prediction
The Bulgarians managed to secure an away victory in the first round, where the team rarely delights their fans with good results. Rui Mota's side scored twice against their opponents' goalkeeper. Ludogorets' goal-scoring streak in the Europa League has reached four matches, three of which were played away. At home, the Bulgarians have scored in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament, scoring a total of 15 goals.
The Spaniards conceded two goals in the last round, although it could have been significantly more. The English created numerous chances, highlighting Betis's defensive problems. The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 8 of their last 9 Europa League matches. Even in the national championship, where many opponents are of a lower level than on the international stage, Manuel Pellegrini's side has conceded in 14 consecutive away matches.
My prediction: Ludogorets Individual Total Over 0.5
