Elche will take on Real Betis on Monday, 18 August, in what will be the hosts' first match in the top flight since they finished bottom at the end of the 2022/23 season.
Real Betis had a positive campaign last season, finishing inside the top six of La Liga, and they will be looking to build on that this season.
As part of this week's round of La Liga betting tips, check out our Elche vs Real Betis prediction below.
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Elche vs Real Betis prediction: An away win for Betis
Key Stats
- Two of Real Betis' last three wins in La Liga have been by a margin of two goals or more.
- Elche have failed to win two of their last three home league matches, all of which came in La Liga 2.
- More than two goals have been scored in eight of Real Betis' last ten competitive matches.
Correct score prediction: Elche 1-3 Real Betis
Real Betis have a far superior squad to Elche, who are expected to struggle to survive relegation from La Liga this season. The hosts finished rock bottom of La Liga with just 25 points two years ago, and their squad isn't necessarily any better than it was then.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis start as favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Elche vs Real Betis odds indicate that the hosts will do very well to come away with all three points from this match, but that a draw shouldn't be out of reach. Ladbrokes have made Real Betis the favourites, but they have only been given a 46.5% chance of winning the match, while Elche have been given a 29.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Real Betis
Real Betis' odds to win on Monday look extremely appealing when you consider their recent record against Elche. Betis have won three of their last four matches against the newly-promoted side, and have lost just one of the last seven.
Spain La Liga 24/02/23
Elche
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 15/08/22
Real Betis
Elche
Spain La Liga 19/04/22
Real Betis
Elche
Spain La Liga 21/11/21
Elche
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 04/04/21
Elche
Real Betis
Elche preview: Only one absentee
Elche can't ask for much more as they begin their season with a near clean bill of health. The only man unavailable for them on Monday is Yago Santiago, who will miss out due to ongoing issues with his knee. Alvaro Rodriguez and German Valera are both expected to make their debuts for the club.
Predicted lineup: Dituro (GK), Bigas, Petrot, Affengruber, Nunez, Aguado, Mendoza, Valera, Febas, El Ghezouani, Rodriguez
Spain Segunda 10/05/25
L
Levante
3
Elche
1
Spain Segunda 03/05/25
W
Burgos
0
Elche
1
Spain Segunda 26/04/25
D
Granada
1
Elche
1
Spain Segunda 20/04/25
D
Albacete
2
Elche
2
Spain Segunda 12/04/25
W
Cadiz
0
Elche
1
Real Betis preview: Life without Antony begins
Antony may have only been a Real Betis player for six months during the second half of last season, but the Brazilian more than made his mark. The club are still trying to secure his signature on a permanent basis, but for now, they will have to operate without him. Isco, who was rejuvenated last season, will miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Lopez (GK), Bellerin, Natan, Bartra, Firpo, Fornals, Altimira, Avila, Lo Celso, Riquelme, Hernandez
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
D
Osasuna
1
Real Betis
1
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
D
Fiorentina
2
Real Betis
2
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
W
Espanyol
1
Real Betis
2
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Fiorentina
1
Real Betis
2
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W
Valladolid
1
Real Betis
5
Player to watch: Giovani Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso may not have had the best time at Tottenham in the Premier League but the Argentinian midfielder rediscovered his best form with Real Betis last season. Now 29, Lo Celso is in his prime years and will feel he can perform even better this season.