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

Pre-match review Genk vs Real Betis

Genk have had a mixed start to the Europa League campaign. After opening with a brave 1-0 win over Rangers thanks to Oh Hyeon-gyu’s second-half strike, the Belgians were left disappointed by a 1-0 defeat to Ferencvaros in their next game. The goal came just before half-time, leaving Genk empty-handed.

Currently, coach Thorsten Fink's team has only 3 points after two matches and is temporarily ranked 18th in the overall table. In the domestic arena, Genk's performance is not very impressive when it is only ranked 9th in the Belgian National Championship with 15 points after 11 rounds, the result clearly reflects the instability of this team. Although only losing 1 in the last 5 matches, Genk's defense is still a big concern when it has continuously conceded goals in 4 consecutive matches. In the 3rd match, Genk will return home to welcome Real Betis.

As for Real Betis, coach Manuel Pellegrini's team has maintained remarkable stability. After finishing as runners-up in the Europa Conference League last season, the La Liga representative continues to show their mettle in European cups. They started with a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest before easily defeating Ludogorets Razgrad 2-0.

In the domestic arena, Betis is also close to the European Cup group with 9th place but only behind the Top 8 in terms of secondary index. Notably, the Andalusian team is unbeaten in the last 7 matches in all arenas, a series of results that helps them enter the away trip to Belgium with extremely confident. The 2-2 draw against Villarreal last weekend with Antony's double further shows Betis's mettle and resilience in difficult times.

In terms of strength and form, Real Betis is rated much higher, but Genk with home field advantage can still cause the Spanish representative some difficulty. This promises to be a balanced match between a Genk who is regaining inspiration and a Betis determined to consolidate their position in the top group of Europa League.

Form, head-to-head history Genk vs Real Betis

Genk and Real Betis have never met before.

Real Betis have proven that their impressive second half of last season was no fluke. Manuel Pellegrini’s side have lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions, winning five and drawing four.

On the other side of the front line, Genk won 4/10 recent matches, drew 2, lost 4.

Genk vs Real Betis team information

Genk will be without Konstantinos Karetsas due to injury.

Real Betis have the best force.

Expected lineup 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.

Score prediction Genk 1-2 Real Betis