La Liga Regular Season - 36
Real Betis 2 - 1 FT Elche
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' Cucho Hernandez (P. Fornals)
H. Fort (G. Valera) 41'
HT
L. Petrot 49'
↓ G. Diangana ↑V. Chust 57'
E. Sarabia 59'
63' ↓ G. Lo Celso ↑Isco
↓ Andre Silva ↑A. Rodriguez 64'
↓ H. Fort ↑Tete Morente 64'
66' ↓ J. Firpo ↑Natan
68' P. Fornals
A. Febas 76'
G. Villar 78'
81' D. Llorente
↓ G. Villar ↑J. Donald 81'
↓ Buba Sangare ↑A. Pedrosa 81'
83' ↓ A. Ezzalzouli ↑R. Riquelme
83' ↓ P. Fornals ↑S. Altimira
85' Natan
90'+3 Cucho Hernandez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Valles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sofyan Amrabat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Antony 
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
46
Passes
12
Duels
Cucho Hernández 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Pau López 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos De Roa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elche
Goalkeepers
Matías Dituro
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
57
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Buba Sangare
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
David Affengruber 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Léo Pétrot 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Midfielders
Hector Fort
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Gonzalo Villar
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
58
Passes
14
Duels
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleix Febas
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
70
Passes
8
Duels
Germán Valera
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Grady Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Iñaki Peña
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor Chust
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Bigas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrià Pedrosa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
John Donald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Rodriguez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Cepeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Piera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Real Betis | 2 - 1 | Elche | Copa del Rey | Estadio de La Cartuja |
| 08/18/2025 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 02/24/2023 | Elche | 2 - 3 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 08/15/2022 | Real Betis | 3 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 04/19/2022 | Real Betis | 0 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 11/21/2021 | Elche | 0 - 3 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 04/04/2021 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 11/01/2020 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 03/16/2014 | Elche | 0 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche) |
| 10/20/2013 | Real Betis | 1 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla) |
01/14/2026
08/18/2025
02/24/2023
08/15/2022
04/19/2022
11/21/2021
04/04/2021
11/01/2020
03/16/2014
10/20/2013
Real Betis Win
Elche Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 36 GD: +59
P: 36 GD: +39
P: 36 GD: +24
P: 36 GD: +21
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -1
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -13
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -4
P: 36 GD: -13
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -15
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -11
P: 36 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fornals Magic Breaks Ten-Man Elche at La Cartuja
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A breathless encounter swung on a harsh red card, allowing Real Betis to seize a crucial three points in their Champions League pursuit.
Fast Start and Franjiverde Resilience
Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla roared to life inside ten minutes. The hosts came out flying, finding an immediate breakthrough when P. Fornals threaded a perfect pass for Cucho Hernandez to slot home. Rather than fold, an unfazed Elche side actually controlled possession, holding 55% of the ball as they calmly worked their way back into the contest. Their methodical approach silenced the home crowd right before the interval when G. Valera carved out space to set up H. Fort for a well-deserved equaliser. A high Intensity rating reflects this end-to-end opening, with both teams exchanging heavy tactical blows and looking incredibly dangerous on the break.
The Red Card Pivot
The complexion of the match was violently altered just four minutes into the second half. A reckless, serious foul saw L. Petrot shown a straight red card, instantly evaporating Elche's structural confidence. This singular moment completely shifted the Balance of power. Real Betis, now boasting a numerical advantage, turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually racking up 16 total attempts. Wide attacker Antony was an absolute menace on the flanks, constantly stretching the depleted visiting defence and earning man-of-the-match plaudits despite not finding the back of the net himself. The ten men of Elche fought bravely, but the sheer volume of pressure proved impossible to withstand.
European Dreams Secured
The inevitable hammer blow arrived in the 68th minute. Having already provided the opening assist, Fornals took matters into his own hands to rifle home the decisive strike. Given the massive Stakes involved at this late stage of the campaign, Real Betis desperately needed this result. Sitting in fifth place with only three matches remaining, this victory keeps them breathing heavily down the necks of the top four in a thrilling Champions League chase. Elche, comfortably seated in fourteenth, can take pride in making their hosts sweat for the points, but ultimately succumbed to the numerical disparity on a demanding afternoon in Seville.
Key Questions
How did the red card for L. Petrot impact the match?
The 49th-minute dismissal completely destroyed Elche's momentum, forcing them to abandon their possession game and endure a relentless wave of Betis attacks.
What does this mean for Real Betis's season?
Sitting fifth with three matches remaining, these crucial three points keep Betis firmly in the hunt for a lucrative Champions League qualification spot.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Betis Chasing Europe Against Unpredictable Elche
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. With a top-five finish hanging in the balance for the hosts, this late-season clash tests their ability to break down stubborn opposition.
The Setup
Real Betis welcome Elche to the spectacular Estadio de La Cartuja under the immense pressure of maintaining their fifth-place standing. The high Stakes for the home side contrast sharply with the visitors, who sit safely in 14th place with little left to play for. A modest Balance rating highlights the evident disparity in quality, heavily favouring the Andalusians. While the hosts boast an unbeaten but draw-heavy Form, they will undoubtedly rely on their attacking Stars to convert sterile possession into the crucial goals needed to seal their continental ambitions.
Key Battle
The home side's possession-heavy midfield faces the ultimate test of patience against a deeply entrenched away back line. Success will depend entirely on the hosts' ability to execute quick, incisive transitions and find pockets of space between rigid defensive blocks before the visitors can counter-attack.
Our Prediction
We expect a methodical, commanding performance from the hosts. They should secure a comfortable win, starving the opposition of the ball and striking with clinical efficiency once the visiting defense begins to tire in the second half.