Elche vs Real Betis Predictions

• Both teams scored in 71% of Real Betis’s matches last term
• The visitors conceded in all but two of their trips, including all their visits to the bottom five
• Elche scored 37 times in 21 home games last term, but they have defensive concerns as they step up

Home form key for Elche

Strong results at home helped Elche to second place in the Segunda Division last term, with the club picking up 15 of their 22 wins at their own ground. They were also much more effective going forward at their own ground, scoring 37 times in 21 matches, compared to just 22 goals on their travels.

Betis had a solid season, securing a Europa League place while making the Conference League final. However, they’ve lost some key names this summer without replacing them. Johnny Cardozo leaves a huge gap in midfield, while the club head into the new campaign with Isco facing months on the sidelines.

The visitors managed only two clean sheets on their travels last term, while 71% of their La Liga matches saw both teams score. Betis conceded away to each of the league’s bottom five, so Elche should cause them problems.

The hosts haven’t made major moves, so this will be a test of their defensive setup. Betis can get forward and cause problems, so both teams to score stands out.