Gent vs Real Betis prediction and betting tip

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Gent will welcome Real Betis to the Ghelamco Arena in the first stage of the UEFA Conference League Knockout Round Playoffs Thursday. Both teams recorded three wins in the league’s phase of the competition, and Betis had 10 points for their name, one more than their Belgian opponents.

The hosts have enjoyed an undefeated start to 2025, although four of the five matches have ended in a draw. They played Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League last week and were held for a 3-3 away draw. Hugo Gambor scored the equalizer in the fourth minute of stopping time to help his side take a hard deserved point from that match.

Visitors have seen a fall in shape with only one win in their last six matches. They saw their undefeated streak ended after two games on Saturday as they fell to a 3-2 growth loss to Celta Vigo in La Liga. They had a good start to the match as Antony and Diego Llorente scored in the first half to give them a pleasant two-goal lead.

Celta came back strong in the second half and smooth the scoring twice between the 63 and 65 minutes. Williot Swedberg scored the match winner in the 87th minute.

Gent vs Real Betis Head-to-head and key numbers

  • The two teams meet for the first time.
  • The hosts are squared against Spanish teams six times and take a win. Betis, meanwhile, has a victory and a loss in their two meetings against Anderlecht, their only Belgian opponents in a competitive match.
  • Gent had a 100% homecord in the league phase of the Conference League and held two clean sheets in three matches.
  • Real Betis has won two matches in 2025, with both wins registered from home.
  • Visitors lost two of their three outdoor matches in the league’s phase of the competition.

Gent vs Real Betis prediction

They buffalo’s Have pulled four of their last five matches, holding three clean sheets and appearing to build on this form. Included qualifying rounds, they have little two losses at home in the Conference League. Interestingly, they have only won one of their last four home matches and scored a goal.

Max Dean is an important absence after suffering an ACL injury in December. Andri Gudjohnsen, who scored last week, is expected to lead the lineup here.

Los Verdiblancos Completed the league phase of the competition with two 1-0 wins and seems to be building on this form. They have seen crucial results in their last 11 outdoor matches suffering from six defeats. They have admitted 13 goals in their last five matches and appear to improve this record.

Manual Pellegrini will be without services from Aitor Ruibal that will earn a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Héctor Bellerín, Pablo Fornals and William Carvalho will miss the fight with injuries, while Cédric Bakambu is doubt.

Given the current form of the two teams and their goal scoring record in the Conference League, a low scoring extraction is likely to occur.

Forecast: Gent 1-1 Real Betis

Gent vs Real Betis Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Draw

Tip 2: Measure – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 Goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score – yes