The second leg of the 2024/25 Conference League playoff between Betis (Spain) and Gent (Belgium) will take place on February 20 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville. The first match ended 3-0 in favor of Betis. Betis vs. Gent: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
The Sevilla team settled the outcome of this two-legged tie in the first match. Playing away, the Spaniards easily defeated the Belgians 3-0. Now, Manuel Pellegrini's side can afford to lose by up to two goals and still progress to the next round of the European competition. Notably, the team has achieved their third consecutive clean sheet victory in the Conference League.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 8 of Betis's last 11 games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 6 of Sevilla's last 7 matches in this European competition.
- The club has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 10 Conference League matches (6 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-3-3)
Fran Vieites – Youssouf Sabaly, Nathan, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra – Marc Roca, Giovani Lo Celso, Isco – Abde Ezzalzouli, Antony Matheus, Cedric Bakambu.
Due to injuries, midfielders Giovani Lo Celso, Hector Bellerin, and Marc Roca are out.
Gent
The change of head coach did not benefit the Belgians, as they unexpectedly suffered a heavy defeat at home to the Spaniards in their first match. The team had not lost by such a margin in this European competition for 26 matches. Now, to reach the Round of 16, Gent must win by four or more goals. If they manage to win by three goals, extra time will be played. Incidentally, last season the club was eliminated at this stage by Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Gent's uncompromising streak in this tournament stands at nine matches (5 wins and 4 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in Gent's last five Conference League games.
- No more than three goals have been scored in the club's last six matches in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Gent (3-4-1-2)
Davy Roef – Jordan Torunarigha, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Stefan Mitrovic – Thiago Araujo, Atsuki Ito, Matisse Samoise, Leonardo Lopes – Sven Kums – Dante Vanzeir, Andri Gudjohnsen.
Due to injuries, midfielder Andrew Hjulsager and forward Max Dean will miss the match.
Referee
Damian Sylwestrzak (Poland)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 38%.
Betis vs. Gent: Match Prediction
In this matchup, everything seems clear. The Belgians have failed to adjust to the European competition, and it appears their defeat by modest Northern Irish side Larne in the final round of the group stage was no fluke. The team is currently sixth in their domestic league and has only won 3 of their 13 away matches.
The Spaniards are facing minor difficulties in La Liga. Sevilla might miss out on European competitions next season, so they will focus on the Conference League, where the opponents are easier, and they have a chance to finally win a trophy. I believe Betis will comfortably win the second leg, especially since the Belgians have already accepted that they will not progress to the Round of 16. Additionally, the Spaniards have won 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Conference League (with one draw), while Gent has lost their last three away matches in this tournament.
My prediction – Betis Win
