The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Betis (Spain) will take place on October 2 at the Ludogorets Arena in Razgrad. Ludogorets vs. Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ludogorets
The team began the group stage with an away victory over Malmo (2-1). After a nine-match winless streak in the Europa League (4 draws, 5 losses), the Bulgarians have won two consecutive games with the same scoreline. However, it's worth noting that Ludogorets has failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive Europa League matches. On the other hand, the club has scored in four consecutive games in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the Bulgarians in the Europa League.
- At home in this tournament, the team has not won in 5 of the last 7 matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
- In 5 of the last 7 home games in the Europa League, the club has conceded at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Ludogorets (4-3-3)
Sergio Padt – Son, Dinis Almeida, Edwin Kurtulus, Erik Andersson – Pedro Naressi, Petar Stanic, Deroy Duarte – Erik Bille, Caio Vidal, Erik Markus.
Midfielders Ivan Yordanov, Aguibou Camara, Kwadwo Duah, and defenders Anton Nedyalkov and Idan Nachmias are injured.
Betis
Manuel Pellegrini's side drew 2-2 at home with Nottingham Forest in the last round. This draw was the team's first in 9 recent Europa League matches (3 wins, 5 losses). Note Betis' defensive issues: the club has only kept a clean sheet in one of the last 9 matches in this tournament. Meanwhile, the Spaniards have scored in 5 of the last 6 Europa League games, with at least two goals in 4 instances.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Betis' last 8 away matches in the Europa League.
- In 7 of the last 8 away games in this tournament, the team has not conceded more than one goal.
- The club has not drawn in 12 consecutive away matches in the Europa League (7 wins, 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Betis (3-4-3)
Pau Lopez – Nathan, Junior Firpo, Valentin Gomez – Giovani Lo Celso, Sergi Altimira, Sofyan Amrabat, Angel Ortiz – Abde Ezzalzouli, Antony Mateus, Cedric Bakambu.
Defenders Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, and midfielder Nelson Deossa are injured.
Referee
Julian Weinberger (Austria)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/2025 - 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 33%.
Ludogorets vs. Betis: Match Prediction
The Bulgarians managed an away victory in the first round, where they rarely delight their fans with good results. Rui Mota's side scored twice against their opponents' goalkeeper. Ludogorets' goal streak in the Europa League has reached four matches, three of which were played away. At home, the Bulgarians have scored in 6 of the last 8 games in this tournament, netting a total of 15 goals.
The Spaniards conceded two goals in the last round, although it could have been significantly more. The English side created a lot of chances, exposing Betis' defensive weaknesses. The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 8 of the last 9 Europa League matches. Even in the national championship, where the level of many opponents is lower than on the international stage, Manuel Pellegrini's side has conceded in 14 consecutive away games.
My prediction: Ludogorets ITB 0.5
