Genk vs Real Betis Prediction, 11:45 p.m. October 23: Threatening the home team

Match preview: Genk vs Real Betis

Genk are having a rather inconsistent start to this season's Europa League. After a courageous 1-0 victory against Rangers thanks to Oh Hyeon-gyu's sole goal in the second half, the Belgian side disappointed again by losing 0-1 to Ferencvaros in the next match. The goal conceded just before halftime left Genk empty-handed.

Currently, coach Thorsten Fink's team has only 3 points after two matches and is temporarily ranked 18th in the overall standings. In the domestic league, Genk's performance is also not very impressive, ranking only 9th in the Belgian Pro League with 15 points after 11 rounds, a result clearly reflecting the team's inconsistency. Although they have only lost 1 of their last 5 matches, Genk's defense remains a major concern, having conceded goals in 4 consecutive games. In the 3rd matchday, Genk will return home to host Real Betis.

As for Real Betis, Manuel Pellegrini's team has maintained remarkable consistency. After finishing as runners-up in the Europa Conference League last season, the La Liga representatives continued to demonstrate their prowess in European competition. They started with a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest before comfortably defeating Ludogorets Razgrad 2-0.

In domestic competitions, Betis are also closely trailing the European cup qualification spots, currently sitting in 9th place but only behind the top 8 on goal difference. Notably, the Andalusian team is unbeaten in their last 7 matches across all competitions, a run of results that gives them immense confidence heading into their away game in Belgium. Their 2-2 draw against Villarreal last weekend, with Antony scoring a brace, further demonstrated Betis' resilience and ability to bounce back in difficult times.

Considering the strength and form of both teams, Real Betis are considered the clear favorites, but Genk, with the advantage of playing at home, could still pose some difficulties for the Spanish side. This promises to be a balanced match between a Genk team rediscovering their form and a Betis team determined to consolidate their position in the top group of the Europa League.

Form and head-to-head history of Genk vs Real Betis

Genk and Real Betis have never met before.

Real Betis proved their impressive performance in the second half of last season was not just luck. Coach Pellegrini's team has lost only 1 of their last 9 matches in all competitions, winning 5 and drawing 4.

On the other side of the battlefield, Genk has won 4 of their last 10 matches, drawn 2, and lost 4.

Team news for Genk vs Real Betis

Genk will be without Konstantinos Karetsas due to injury.

Real Betis have their best squad available.

Predicted lineups for Genk vs Real Betis

Genk: van Crombrugge, Tshiend, Sadick, Smets, Ditu, Heynen, Hrosovsky, Bangoura, Ito, Steuckers, Hyeon-gyu Oh.

Real Betis: Lopez, Bellerin, Souza, Gomez, Rodriguez, Roca, Fornals, Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli, Cucho Hernandez.

Predicted score: Genk 1-2 Real Betis