Match of matchday 8 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Europa League between Real Betis (Spain) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on 29 January at the Olympic Stadium in Seville. Real Betis vs Feyenoord: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Real Betis
Real Betis had long been one of the teams without a defeat in the current Europa League season, but in the last round the six-match unbeaten run was ended. The home side lost 0:2 away to PAOK, conceding two goals — as many as in the previous five matches combined. The club remained in the zone for direct qualification to the round of 16, but now the home side is on the very edge of the top eight. A number of rivals are closing in from below, so any dropped points in the decisive match with Feyenoord would put Real Betis at risk of having to play in the playoffs.
- The team scored in 6 of its last 8 Europa League matches.
- The hosts conceded more than one goal in only 2 of their last 9 home matches in this tournament.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in each of Real Betis’s last 6 home matches in the Europa League.
Potential Real Betis Lineup (4-3-3)*
Pau López – Ricardo Rodríguez, Valentín Gómez, Ángel Ortiz, Diego Llorente – Nelson Deossa, Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira – Aitor Ruibal, Pablo García, Chimy Ávila.
Forward Cédric Bakambu has served a suspension. Due to health issues, midfielders Sofyan Amrabat, Isco and Giovani Lo Celso, forwards Kucho Hernández and Rodrigo Riquelme, and defenders Héctor Bellerín, Aitor Ruibal and Junior Firpo are not available for the match.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord's last match in the Europa League ended with a 3:0 rout of Sturm, but prior to that the visitors suffered three consecutive defeats. Over the last seven rounds of this season’s European campaign, Feyenoord have collected just 6 points in total, and all 6 points were earned at home. On the road the club has only defeats, and this problem has persisted for several seasons. The Rotterdam side have not won in 15 Europa League away matches, and in 10 of those 15 games Feyenoord lost in regular time.
- The team conceded in 9 of its last 10 Europa League matches.
- The uncompromising run for the Rotterdamers in this European competition stretches to 7 matches (2 wins, 5 losses).
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 6 consecutive Europa League matches involving Feyenoord.
Potential Feyenoord Lineup (4-3-3)*
Timon Wellenreuther – Jordan Lotomba, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Jordan Bos – Sam Stijn, Luciano Valente, Hwang In-beom – Gonçalo Borges, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Ayase Ueda.
Defenders Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen, Malcolm Yeng, Gijs Smal, Jivairo Ried, forward Gaoussou Diarra and midfielder Jakub Moder are injured.
Referee
Nikola Dabanović (Montenegro)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match on average – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
Real Betis vs Feyenoord: Match Prediction
Last Thursday Real Betis lost to PAOK, but there is no cause for alarm. The home side were beaten by a strong opponent fighting to reach the top eight, and that meeting took place away from home. Before that the hosts had won three Europa League matches in a row, including perfect home results against Lyon and Utrecht. Overall, the club have won 4 of their last 6 home matches in the Europa League, and in all six encounters Real Betis scored at least 2 goals.
Feyenoord must win, but their chances look quite slim. After seven rounds in the Europa League they have collected only 6 points, and all six came in the Netherlands. In away fixtures the club have only defeats, and that problem has been ongoing for some time. The visitors have not won in 15 Europa League away matches, and in 10 of those 15 games Feyenoord lost in regular time.
The hosts also retain strong motivation, so they look the more likely side at present.
Prediction: Real Betis To Win
* The starting lineup shown for each team is from their most recent match in this tournament.
