Genk will welcome Real Betis to Cegeka Arena for their UEFA Europa League encounter on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
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Genk vs Real Betis predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in five of Genk’s last six matches.
- Seven of Real Betis’ last nine games produced goals at both ends.
- Three or more goals were scored in six of Real Betis’ last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Genk 1-2 Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo have been a tough team to beat, stringing together a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They are up against a Genk side that suffered three defeats in their last four home games.
Keeping in mind that Real Betis won three of their last four matches, we are confident that the visitors will emerge victorious after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Real Betis have earned four points from a possible six, while Genk have won one and lost one of two UEFA Europa League games so far.
Ahead of this skirmish, Real Betis are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds generally have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Genk conceded first in seven of their last nine matches. For this reason, Real Betis to score first has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Genk improve their fortunes against Spanish sides?
Although this will be the first meeting between these teams, it is worth mentioning that Genk have a 2-6-4 win-draw-loss record in 12 previous clashes with Spanish opponents, while Real Betis have won two and lost two of four previous encounters with Belgian sides.
Genk preview: No new absentees
Things have improved on the injury front for Genk, as Tobias Okiki Lawal and Zakaria El Ouahdi are expected to be the only absentees for this game due to injury.
With no fresh injury concerns, head coach Thorsten Fink could retain the exact starting XI from last Sunday's draw against Cercle Brugge.
Predicted lineup: Crombrugge (GK), Kayembe, Sadick, Smets, Nkuba, Bangoura, Heynen, Sor, Hrosovsky, Steuckers & Oh.
Last five matches
- Cercle Brugge 2-2 Genk
- Genk 2-1 Dender
- Genk 0-1 Ferencvarosi
- St. Truidense 1-2 Genk
- Rangers 0-1 Genk
Real Betis preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
In their recent 2-2 draw with Villarreal, Real Betis had just Isco Alarcon (broken ankle) unavailable through injury. The former Real Madrid midfielder is also expected to be the only absentee for Los Verdiblancos on Thursday evening.
With an almost injury-free squad for Manuel Pellegrini ahead of this game, the Spaniard is not expected to make so many changes from the side that earned a point at Estadio de la Ceramica last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Lopez (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Gomez, Bellerin, Roca, Fornals, Ezzalzouli, Lo Celso, Antony & Hernandez.
Last five matches
- Villarreal 2-2 Real Betis
- Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis
- Ludogorets 0-2 Real Betis
- Real Betis 2-0 Osasuna
- Real Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Player to watch: Pablo Fornals
Pablo Fornals put in an impressive performance last weekend, registering two assists in Real Betis' 2-2 draw at Villarreal. The former West Ham United midfielder has four assists in his last four appearances and will be called upon to provide goals on Thursday evening.