A Direct European Showdown: Betis and Getafe Leave Nothing to Chance

Sehenswert Futmetrix-Wertung: 60/100. With only four points separating these sides in the table, this is a certified six-pointer where the loser risks falling out of the European race entirely.

The Setup

Real Betis sit fifth with a patchy form record (WDDWL) that masks a resilient defence but inconsistent attacking threat. Getafe, seventh, desperately need the points to avoid being left behind in the continental scramble. The stakes here are crystal clear: a loss puts either side in genuine danger of missing out on next season's elite competition.

Key Battle

Antony versus David Soria: Betis's winger is in devastating form with two goals and an assist across his last four matches, but Getafe's goalkeeper is equally immovable—19 saves in five games, averaging 3.8 per outing with two clean sheets. If Antony breaches that wall, Betis control the narrative.

Our Prediction

Betis impose themselves early at the Benito Villamarín, pressing high and dictating tempo. Getafe soak up the pressure and probe for openings down the flanks via Allan Nyom's tireless running. The hosts' defensive balance wavers late in the first half, and Antony punishes a loose clearance with a clinical counter-attack finish on 38'. Getafe level after a Betis lapse in the 67th, but the hosts' superior form tells in the final stages. Betis win 2-1.