The match of matchday 8 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Europa League between Real Betis Balompié (Spain) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on 29 January at the Olympic Stadium in Seville. Real Betis Balompié vs Feyenoord: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Real Betis Balompié
Real Betis Balompié had long been one of the teams without a defeat in the current Europa League season, but their six-match unbeaten run was broken in the last round. The home side lost 2:0 away to PAOK, conceding two goals — as many as they had conceded in the previous five matches combined. The club remained in a direct qualification spot for the round of 16, but now the hosts sit on the very edge of the top eight. A number of rivals are pushing from below, so any dropped points in the decisive game against Feyenoord could leave the home side facing the play-off round.
- The team scored in 6 of their last 8 Europa League matches.
- The home side did not concede more than one goal in 7 of their previous 9 home matches in this competition.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in each of Real Betis Balompié's last 6 home Europa League matches.
Potential Real Betis Balompié Lineup (4-3-3)*
Pau López – Ricardo Rodríguez, Valentín Gómez, Ángel Ortiz, Diego Llorente – Nelson Deossa, Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira – Aitor Ruibal, Pablo García, Chimy Avila.
Forward Cédric Bakambu has served a suspension. Midfielders Sofyan Amrabat, Isco and Giovani Lo Celso, forwards Kucho Hernández and Rodrigo Riquelme, and defenders Héctor Bellerín, Aitor Ruibal and Junior Firpo are unavailable for the match due to health problems.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord's last Europa League match ended with a 3:0 rout of Sturm, but prior to that the club had suffered three consecutive defeats. Over the seven rounds played so far in this European campaign the visitors have collected just two wins, failing to pick up any points in the other five matches. Nevertheless, thanks to the positive outcome of the previous fixture, the visitors can still make the play-offs. However, the gap to second place is two points, so the visitors now need a win, and even that would not guarantee the club finishes the group stage in a play-off spot.
- The team conceded in 9 of their last 10 Europa League matches.
- The visitors' uncompromising run in this European competition stands at 7 matches (2 wins, 5 defeats).
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 6 consecutive Feyenoord Europa League matches.
Potential Feyenoord Lineup (4-3-3)*
Timon Wellenreuther – Jordan Lotomba, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Jordan Bos – Sam Stein, Luciano Valente, Hwang In-beom – Gonçalo Borges, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Ayase Ueda.
Defenders Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen, Malcolm Yenga, Gees Smal, Jyvaíro Reid, forward Gaoussou Diarra and midfielder Jakub Moder are injured.
Referee
Nikola Dabanović (Montenegro)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Second Yellow Cards Shown – 25;
Average Yellow/Second Yellow Cards Per Match – 3.6;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Average Fouls Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
Real Betis Balompié vs Feyenoord: Match Prediction
Last Thursday Real Betis Balompié lost to PAOK, but we do not view it as a disaster. The team was defeated by a strong opponent that is fighting for a top-eight finish, and that match was played away. Before that the home side had recorded three consecutive Europa League victories, including a perfect home record against Lyon and Utrecht. Overall the club has won 4 of their last 6 home matches in this competition, and in all six encounters Real Betis Balompié scored at least 2 goals.
Feyenoord must win, but their chances look rather low. After seven rounds in the Europa League the visitors have collected only 6 points in total, and all 6 points were earned in the Netherlands. In away games the club has only defeats, and this problem has lasted for more than one season. Feyenoord have gone 15 away matches without a win in the Europa League, and in 10 of those 15 games the visitors lost in regulation time.
The hosts also retain strong motivation, so they look the more likely side now. The prediction is a Real Betis Balompié win.
Prediction: Real Betis Balompié To Win
* The starting lineup for each team is taken from its previous match in this competition.
