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La Liga 2025/26 – Matchday 1: Elche vs Real Betis
La Liga returns with a compelling fixture as Elche CF welcome Real Betis to the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Monday, August 18, 2025, for their season opener. With Betis aiming for European qualification and Elche fighting to establish top-flight stability, this match could set the tone for both sides.
📅 Kickoff: 22:00 EEST
📍 Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
🌡️ Weather Forecast: 75°F, clear skies
Latest Transfers (Updated August 2025)
Elche – Summer Moves:
- 🧤 Fernando Pacheco (Almeria): Veteran goalkeeper returns to anchor the defense
- 🧠 Keidi Bare (contract extension): Midfield enforcer retained
- ⚡ Javi Puado (retained): Expected to lead the attack
Real Betis – Summer Signings:
- 🎯 Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham): Creative midfielder returns to Betis
- 🧠 Marc Roca (Leeds): Deep-lying playmaker adds control
- 🧱 David Hancko (Feyenoord): Defensive reinforcement
- 🔥 Chimy Ávila (Osasuna): Brings aggression and flair to the forward line
- 🧤 Juan Musso (Atalanta): New goalkeeper to challenge for the No.1 spot
Head-to-Head & Form Guide
Last 5 Meetings | Result |
|---|---|
Feb 2023 | Elche 2–3 Real Betis |
Aug 2022 | Real Betis 3–0 Elche |
Apr 2022 | Real Betis 0–1 Elche |
Nov 2021 | Elche 0–3 Real Betis |
Apr 2021 | Elche 1–1 Real Betis |
- Elche’s Recent Form: 1 win in last 5 matches
- Real Betis’ Recent Form: 3 wins, 2 draws in last 5 matches
- Win Probability: Elche 30.3%, Draw 26.4%, Real Betis 43.3%
Tactical Preview
Elche (4-2-3-1)
- Manager: Sebastián Beccacece
- Key Players: Puado, Bare, Pacheco
- Style: Compact defense, counter-attacking transitions
Real Betis (4-3-3)
- Manager: Manuel Pellegrini
- Key Players: Lo Celso, Ávila, Roca
- Style: Possession-based, fluid midfield, aggressive pressing
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Market | Tip | Odds (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
Full-Time Result | Real Betis Win (2-1) | +125 |
Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.85 |
Over 2.5 Goals | Yes | 2.10 |
Anytime Goalscorer | Chimy Ávila | 2.40 |
Prediction: Elche 1–2 Real Betis
Betis’ midfield upgrades and attacking depth give them the edge, but Elche’s home resilience could make it a close contest.
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