Real Betis travel to the Czech Republic in Europe on Thursday. Our Mlada Boleslav vs Real Betis prediction and Conference League betting tips consider whether Manuel Pellegrini’s side can claim all the points.
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Mlada Boleslav vs Real Betis prediction: Lo Celso to score in away win
Key stats
- Our Mlada Boleslav vs Real Betis betting tips take into account that the Czech side have never won a home league or group stage match in Europe, in five previous attempts.
- It’s just one defeat in eight matches in all competitions for Real Betis.
- Both teams have scored in all of their last four away games.
Correct score prediction: Mlada Boleslav 1-2 Real Betis
With only four points from their opening three games, Betis will be keen to kickstart their European campaign as they bid to get closer to the top eight.
Manuel Pellegrini should field a competitive lineup and given the poor Conference League campaign that Mlada Boleslav are having, and their overall lack of European experience, the Spanish side should be too strong.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis the clear favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Mlada Boleslav vs Real Betis odds with an implied probability of 58.8% that they win this match.
They head into the game following a 4-2 defeat at Valencia in La Liga, with Chimy Avila on target for the Andalusians.
As for Mlada Boleslav, they drew 1-1 away to Slovacko on Saturday in the Czech top flight, with Vojtech Stransky their goalscorer.
For more from the upcoming games in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Mlada Boleslav vs Real Betis prediction suggests the first ever competitive clash will go the way of the team playing away.
Mlada Boleslav have faced Spanish opposition on one previous occasion, losing 2-1 at home to Villarreal in the UEFA Cup group stage during the 2007/08 season.
Mlada Boleslav preview: Kozel sidelined for the hosts
The Czech team will have to cope without the injured David Kozel. Otherwise they should be close to full strength.
Predicted Lineup: Trmal (GK), Kralik, Suchy, Kral, Fulnek, Vydra, Sakala, Marecek, Kostka, Ladra & Kusej
Czechia First League 11/05/25
L Dukla Praha 3 Mlada Boleslav 2 Czechia First League 04/05/25
W FK Teplice 0 Mlada Boleslav 1 Czechia First League 26/04/25
W Ceske Budejovice 1 Mlada Boleslav 2 Czechia First League 19/04/25
L FK Jablonec 1 Mlada Boleslav 0 Czechia First League 13/04/25
L Sparta Prague 2 Mlada Boleslav 0
Real Betis preview: Midfield problems for Pellegrini
The Andalusians are currently missing midfielders Johnny Cardoso, William Carvalho, Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca and Isco to injury. Hector Bellerin is also a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Adrian (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Llorente, Ruibal, Abde Ez, Lo Celso, Altimira, Diao, Bakambu & Avila
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’s return to fitness is timely given the huge problems Pellegrini has in central areas. The Argentina international has scored five goals in eight La Liga appearances this term, averaging a goal every 105 minutes.
Lo Celso scoring late
The midfielder has come up with some key late interventions for his side. Three of his five goals have come after the hour mark, with his latest strike being an 85th minute winner against Espanyol.