Real Betis are in European action at the Benito Villamarin on Thursday. Our Real Betis vs Celje prediction and Conference League betting tips consider whether the Seville club can claim a much needed victory in this competition.
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Real Betis vs Celje prediction: Both teams to score in home win
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- Our Real Betis vs Celje betting tips take into account that the Slovenians have lost their last four European away games.
- Manuel Pellegrini’s side are unbeaten in five matches in all competitions, winning three of them.
- Four of those games saw both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 3-1 Celje
It has been a slow start to the league phase from Betis who have only picked up one point from two matches so far. That may result in Pellegrini taking fewer chances with his team selection than he otherwise might have though.
Celje have got some good home results in Europe this term, but they’ve really struggled on the road and are likely to sink to a defeat here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Spaniards the clear favourites
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs Celje odds with an implied probability of 77.8% that they win this match.
They head into this after a 1-1 draw in Bilbao in La Liga, with Pablo Fornals on target.
As for Celje, they were in league action in Slovenia on Sunday, losing 1-0 at home to leaders NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Real Betis vs Celje prediction suggests the first ever competitive clash will go the way of the home team.
Celje have never previously faced Spanish opposition, while this is also the first time Betis have come up against a team from Slovenia.
Real Betis preview: Injury problems for Pellegrini
Pellegrini’s rotation options are limited by injuries with Giovani Lo Celso, Marc Roca, Isco, Aitor Ruibal and William Carvalho currently sidelined.
Predicted Lineup: Adrian (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Bartra, Sabaly, Diao, Cardoso, Altimira, Fornals, Bakambu & Roque
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
Celje preview: Few changes from matchday two expected
Celje were impressive 5-1 winners at home to İstanbul Basaksehir in their last Conference League game and may field a similar eleven on Thursday, with a five back likely.
Predicted Lineup: Rozman (GK), Nieto, Nemanic, Vuklisevic, Zec, Matko, Brnic, Seslar, Svetlin, Zaboukovnik & Kucys
UEFA Conference League 17/04/25
D Fiorentina 2 NK Celje 2 Slovenia Prva Liga 13/04/25
W NS Mura 1 NK Celje 2 UEFA Conference League 10/04/25
L Fiorentina 2 NK Celje 1 Slovenia Prva Liga 06/04/25
W NK Bravo 1 NK Celje 2 Slovenia Cup 02/04/25
W NK Maribor 0 NK Celje 1 
Player to watch – Pablo Fornals
With the likes of Isco and Lo Celso sidelined, Pablo Fornals has taken on more responsibility for Betis and his level has increased in recent games. The 28-year-old scored his first goal of the campaign on Sunday at San Mames.
More to come from Fornals?
Following a move from West Ham in January, Fornals was impressive in the second half of last season for Betis. He’s not been as strong this term, but his average of 1.2 shots per game in La Liga, is slightly more than what he managed during the 2023/24 season and he’s capable of building on his weekend strike.