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Real Betis vs Getafe Preview and Betting Tips for September 17, 2026

Real Betis will host Getafe at Estadio Benito Villamarín for their La Liga sixth-round clash on Thursday. The hosts have been in excellent form lately, winning three games in a row and aiming to climb above Real Madrid into second place in the league standings. On the other hand, Getafe hopes to end their winless streak as they visit Betis.

Key Stats Ahead of the Match

  • Getafe's recent matches: Three of their last four games saw goals from both teams.
  • Disciplinary record: Six out of the last eight head-to-head matches between these sides resulted in at least five cards.
  • Real Betis victories: All wins this season have come by a one-goal margin.

Team Standings and Recent Form

  • Position: Real Betis 3rd, Getafe 14th
  • Points: Real Betis 12, Getafe 5
  • Goals For: Real Betis 7, Getafe 3
  • Goals Against: Real Betis 6, Getafe 6
  • Clean Sheets: Real Betis 3, Getafe 1
  • Home/Away Rank: Real Betis 5th at home, Getafe 19th away

Real Betis continued their strong run with a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal on Monday, marking their third straight victory and fifth win in six competitive matches. With 12 points from 15 available, Manuel Pellegrini's squad sits third in the table, just three points behind second-placed Real Madrid, who have played one more match. Having already defeated Real Madrid this season, Betis holds the tiebreak advantage and will move up to second with a win here.

Aitor Ruibal remains sidelined due to a meniscus injury, the only player unavailable for Betis. The hosts have claimed victories in both their home fixtures so far.

Meanwhile, Getafe has lost all three away games this season across competitions. Their latest results include consecutive 1-1 draws at home, most recently against Deportivo La Coruna. The team is enduring a four-match winless run and has managed only one win in five league outings. They stand 15th in La Liga with five points from five matches. Coach Jose Bordalas cannot field Christantus Uche (ACL), Juanmi (knee), Abdel Abqar (muscle), or Kiko Femenia (hamstring).

Notably, Getafe won the last encounter between these two sides but have lost three of the previous four meetings overall.

Recent Form Overview

  • Real Betis last 5 matches (all competitions): Win, Win, Loss, Win, Win
  • Getafe last 5 matches (all competitions): Win, Loss, Loss, Draw, Draw

Betting Tips and Predictions

Bookmakers favor Real Betis at odds of 8/11 (1.73). Their recent dominance and home advantage suggest they’ll keep their unbeaten run at home intact. Both teams have scored in three of Getafe’s last four matches, which makes backing both teams to score at 6/5 (2.20) a reasonable choice.

A correct score prediction of 2-1 for Real Betis looks appealing at 8/1 (9.00), a result that has happened twice in their last four clashes. Our top tips for this match include:

  • Over 2.5 total goals at 5/4 (2.25)
  • Both teams to score (BTTS): Yes at 6/5 (2.20)
  • Match result: Real Betis to win at 8/11 (1.73)
  • Real Betis win & BTTS: Yes at 33/10 (4.30)
  • Correct score 2-1 at 8/1 (9.00)

This encounter promises excitement given the attacking potential and recent trends between these sides.

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