Matchday 5 of the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Real Betis (Spain) and Utrecht (Netherlands) will take place on November 27 at the Olympic Stadium in Seville. Betis vs. Utrecht: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Betis
The Spanish side is among the five teams that remain unbeaten in the main tournament of the Europa League. However, their results are not entirely ideal – alternating between wins and draws, Betis has collected 8 points out of a possible 12. In the last round, Manuel Pellegrini's team secured a confident win against a strong Lyon side (2-0). Thanks to this, the club is in 9th place in the standings, on the verge of direct entry into the round of 16. Notably, the Seville team has kept a clean sheet in three consecutive Europa League matches. Overall, Betis has conceded just two goals in this season's European campaign, which is the best record alongside four other clubs.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 home matches for Betis in the Europa League.
- Betis's home scoring streak in this tournament extends to 5 games.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 5 of the club's last 7 Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
Alvaro Valles – Aitor Ruibal, Diego Llorente, Nathan, Valentin Gomez – Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals – Giovani Lo Celso, Antony Matheus, Abde Ezzalzouli – Cedric Bakambu.
Goalkeeper Pau Lopez and defender Hector Bellerin are recovering from injuries. Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso's participation in the match is questionable.
Utrecht
Ron Jans's team is yet to secure a victory in this season's Europa League campaign. Moreover, they suffered three consecutive defeats without scoring in the first three rounds, and only in the last match against Porto did Utrecht finally break through: the club scored and earned their first point in this European competition. However, the draw did not significantly affect their standing, as they sit 32nd in the table after the first half of the Europa League group stage. Even to reach the 24th place, which ensures participation in the playoff games, Utrecht is 4 points short. It's worth noting that just one goal scored after four rounds is the worst result in the Europa League, matched only by Rangers and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- At least one team has failed to score in 5 of Utrecht's last 6 Europa League matches.
- The team's uncompromising away streak in this European competition stands at 5 matches (3 wins, 2 losses).
- Utrecht has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 11 of their last 12 Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for Utrecht (4-4-2)
Vasilios Barkas – Sibe Horemans, Mathijs Didden, Nick Viergever, Soufyan El Karouani – Derry Murkin, Jivai Zehiel, Alonzo Tim Engwanda-Onjena, Miguel Rodriguez Vidal – David Min, Dani de Wit.
Main goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas is suspended. Defender Niklas Westerlund will not play due to injury.
Referee
Nenad Minakovic (Serbia)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 60%.
Betis vs. Utrecht: Match Prediction
Betis remains unbeaten in the current Europa League season, and in the standings, the club is nearing the top 8. One of Manuel Pellegrini's side's strengths is their effective attacking play. However, the two-goal threshold, reached in 3 of the team's last 4 Europa League matches, remains the limit. We have not seen more than 2 goals from Betis in 6 consecutive matches in this European competition. Even at home, the club has scored at least 3 goals in only 1 of their last 6 Europa League games.
Utrecht has not been impressive in their Europa League results, but despite the lack of victories, Ron Jans's team has not suffered any major defensive collapses. In 3 of their last 4 games in this tournament, the club conceded exactly 1 goal, with only Freiburg managing to score 2. Utrecht has long shown they can withstand pressure. The team has not conceded more than 2 goals in 18 consecutive Europa League matches, with their opponents scoring a maximum of 1 goal in 16 of these 18 encounters.
The prediction suggests – Betis Individual Total Under 2.5
