Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
Jagiellonia Białystok were unable to offer a significant threat to Real Betis in last week’s first leg in Seville, with the Spanish side earning a comfortable 2:0 lead. While the Polish team may create more promising opportunities at home, Real Betis Balompié and their frontline are expected to once again prove more clinical in front of goal.
Jagiellonia Białystok
By half-time at the Benito Villamarín Stadium, Jagiellonia Białystok had already conceded twice — with goals coming from Cédric Bakambu and Jesús Rodríguez. Across the match, the team allowed 3.35 xGA and faced 27 shots. In knockout fixtures, technical quality often proves decisive — and Jagiellonia Białystok appear to fall short in that regard. They did manage a 1:0 away win over Legia Warsaw at the weekend, but the result flattered them (0.44–1.57 in xG). The physical demands of that match could also have lingering effects.
Real Betis
In contrast, Real Betis suffered a setback on Sunday, falling 1:2 to Villarreal, ending their impressive nine-match winning run. However, since 13 February, they have picked up four wins and a draw on the road, scoring 13 goals during that stretch. Convincing away victories over Gent (3:0) and Vitoria Guimaraes (4:0) in the Conference League demonstrate how effectively Real Betis have harnessed their attacking prowess. Leading forward Cédric Bakambu (6+1) is now firmly in the race for the competition’s top scorer title.
Jagiellonia Białystok vs Real Betis Prediction
Despite the second leg taking place in Białystok, the gulf in quality between the two sides is likely to remain clear. Real Betis should be capable of extending their aggregate lead and securing a commanding result in this UEFA quarter-final.
