The first leg between Real Betis and Kryvbas highlighted the difference in class between the teams (2:0). Clearly, in Seville, the Spanish side will take control of the ball from the Ukrainian club and dictate the terms throughout the entire match.
Even in their game against Girona (1:1), it was evident that Real Betis intended to continue attacking the opposition’s territory aggressively, as they did last season (1.44 xG and 19 shots). On a neutral ground in Košice, they took the initiative after Chimy Ávila's goal—the ex-Osasuna player then assisted Rodri Sánchez. Betis dominated by the chances (8-0 in shots on target), and in the second half, they also established an upper hand in free kicks and corners (3-0 in corners).
Kryvbas likely heads to the second leg in Spain knowing that only a miracle can help them. The team's attack couldn’t be refreshed despite five second-half substitutions, and their best player was goalkeeper Andriy Klyschuk (with two saves). Over the weekend in the Ukrainian Premier League, Kryvbas couldn’t handle Inhulets (1:1), a result that certainly didn’t boost their confidence.
At home, Real Betis should consolidate their position in European competition. The Seville team will advance to the group stage of the Europa Conference League, adding another confident win over Kryvbas to their record.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | U 2.5 | O 2.5 |
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9/50
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13/2
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12/1
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31/20
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1/2
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7/50
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11/2
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14/1
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17/100
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5/1
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10/1
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3/2
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11/25
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17/100
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11/2
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11/1
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3/2
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12/25
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