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

The sixth round of Spain's La Liga sees Real Betis hosting Getafe at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Thursday evening. The home side is riding a three-game winning streak, aiming to climb to second place by overtaking Real Madrid.

Getafe, on the other hand, hope to break a four-match winless spell as they visit Betis struggling to find form away from home.

Match Details

  • Date and Time: September 17, 2026 - 18:00
  • Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin
  • Competition: La Liga, Round 6

Key Stats Before Kickoff

  • Three of Getafe’s last four games had goals scored by both teams.
  • Six of the last eight meetings between these sides saw five or more cards shown.
  • All of Real Betis’ wins this season have been by a single-goal margin.

Current Standings and Performance

  • Real Betis Position: 3rd with 12 points
  • Getafe Position: 14th with 5 points
  • Goals For (Betis): 7
  • Goals For (Getafe): 3
  • Goals Against (Betis): 6
  • Goals Against (Getafe): 6
  • Clean Sheets (Betis): 3
  • Clean Sheets (Getafe): 1
  • Home/Away Rank (Betis): 5th
  • Home/Away Rank (Getafe): 19th

Team Form and Injuries

Real Betis recently bounced back with a 2-1 win over Villarreal, securing their third consecutive victory. With five wins in six competitions this season, Manuel Pellegrini’s team sits just three points behind second-placed Real Madrid, who have played one more match. Betis already holds an advantage in their head-to-head against Madrid after beating them earlier this season.

Only Aitor Ruibal remains out due to a meniscus injury. At home, Betis has won all their matches so far.

Getafe has struggled on the road, losing all three away matches in all competitions this season. They drew their last two home games 1-1, including the recent match against Deportivo La Coruna, but remain winless in four straight outings. Coach Jose Bordalas faces injuries to Christantus Uche (ACL), Juanmi (knee), Abdel Abqar (muscle), and Kiko Femenia (hamstring).

Although Getafe won the previous meeting with Betis, they have lost three of the last four encounters overall.

Recent Form Overview

  • Real Betis Last 5 (La Liga): W, W, L, W, W
  • Getafe Last 5 (La Liga): L, W, L, D, D
  • Points: Betis 12, Getafe 5
  • League Positions: Betis 3rd, Getafe 14th

Betting Predictions

Real Betis is favored at odds of 8/11 (1.73), given their strong recent form and home advantage. Considering Betis has won three of the past four meetings, they seem likely to keep their perfect home record intact.

Both teams scoring looks probable since three of Getafe's last four matches featured goals from both sides, with odds at 6/5 (2.20). An over 2.5 total goals bet also looks promising, priced at 5/4 (2.25).

A 2-1 final scoreline favoring Betis is worth considering at 8/1 (9.00), as this result has occurred twice in the last four head-to-head matches.

Recommended Bets

  • 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 at 8/11 (1.73)
  • Real Betis & BTTS Yes at 33/10 (4.30)
  • Correct Score 2-1 at 8/1 (9.00)
"Real Betis have shown resilience and sharp attacking play this season. Getafe need to improve quickly if they want to avoid another defeat," says analyst Kelechi Udoka.

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