The second leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League Round of 16 between Vitoria Guimaraes (Portugal) and Real Betis (Spain) will take place on March 13 at the Afonso Henriques Stadium. The first match ended in a 2-2 draw. Vitoria Guimaraes vs. Real Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Vitoria Guimaraes
The Portuguese side remains unbeaten in this edition of the UEFA Conference League, a feat unmatched by any other team in this competition, not even Chelsea, who suffered a loss in the playoff round. Vitoria's unbeaten run in this tournament extends to 13 matches (10 wins and 3 draws). In the first leg, Luis Freire's men secured a draw in Seville (2-2), and now, to reach the quarter-finals of a European competition for the first time this century, they need to win at home.
- Both teams scored in the last seven matches involving Vitoria in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the last 9 games played by the Portuguese side in the UEFA Conference League.
- The club has not conceded in the first half in their last nine home matches in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Vitoria Guimaraes (4-4-2)
Bruno Varela – Mikel Villanueva, Joao Mendes, Everton, Toni Borevkovic – Joao Sabino Mendes, Nuno Santos, Tiago Rafael Silva, Tomas Handel – Nelson Oliveira, Umaro Embalo.
Defender Bruno Gaspar will miss the match due to injury.
Real Betis
The Spanish side has failed to win in their last two UEFA Conference League matches at home. In the knockout stages, they lost to Gent (0-1) and recently settled for a draw (2-2). To progress further in the tournament, the team from Seville must win away. If the match ends in another draw, extra time will be played. Interestingly, the team has yet to reach the quarter-finals of a European competition this century.
- No more than three goals were scored in 12 of Real Betis's last 13 matches in this tournament.
- In 7 of the last 9 games in this European competition, one of the teams scored exactly one goal.
- The team from Seville did not concede in the first half in their last eight UEFA Conference League matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Betis (4-3-3)
Fran Vieites – Aitor Ruibal, Nathan, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra – Sergi Altimira, Isco, Joao Cardoso – Antonio Mateus, Jesus Rodriguez, Cedric Bakambu.
Midfielder Chimy Avila will miss the match due to suspension, while fellow midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Marc Roca are out due to injuries.
Referee
Serdar Gozubuyuk (Netherlands)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 57%.
Vitoria Guimaraes vs. Real Betis: Match Prediction
Even after changing their head coach in mid-January, the Portuguese team continues their unbeaten streak in the UEFA Conference League. The club is quite prolific, especially at home, where they score around two goals per match on average in their domestic league. In this European competition, Vitoria has scored at least two goals on five occasions this season, with only Fiorentina conceding just one goal.
Additionally, the Portuguese side has suffered just one defeat in 12 home matches in the Primeira Liga (6 wins and 5 draws). In the UEFA Conference League, they have 5 wins and 1 draw at home this season. The team from Seville will face a tough challenge in the second leg, as they lack consistency both in European competitions and in their domestic league. In La Liga, Real Betis has conceded in 11 of their last 12 away matches, giving the Portuguese team plenty of opportunities to capitalize on their attacking potential, allowing them to at least avoid defeat.
My prediction – Vitoria Guimaraes to win or draw
