Real Betis will face Feyenoord in a crucial UEFA Europa League match at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla on Thursday evening, January 29, 2026. The home side sits in 8th position in their Europa League group phase with 14 points, while Feyenoord is precariously placed in 26th with only 6 points, making this a must-win fixture for the Dutch team to keep their knockout stage hopes alive. Manuel Pellegrini manages the home team and Robin van Persie leads the visitors, setting the stage for a compelling European clash.
Real Betis enters this match following a mixed run of form in their last five outings. On Sunday, they experienced a 2-1 defeat against Alavés in La Liga action. This followed a 2-0 home win against Villarreal on January 17, a 2-1 Copa del Rey victory over Elche on January 14, and a 1-1 draw with Real Oviedo on January 10. A 2-0 loss to PAOK in the Europa League on January 22 highlights some inconsistency in their recent performances. Injuries are a concern for Betis, with several players missing including Giovani Lo Celso, Isco, and Hector Bellerin.
Feyenoord's recent form is stronger, featuring three wins in their last five matches across all competitions. On Sunday, they secured a 4-2 victory over Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie. This followed a dominant 3-0 win against Sturm Graz in the Europa League on January 22 and a tough 4-3 Eredivisie loss to Sparta Rotterdam on January 18. Earlier in January, they recorded a 2-2 draw with Heerenveen on January 11 and a 1-1 tie with Twente on December 21. Feyenoord also has a substantial injury list, with players like Thomas Beelen and Tsuyoshi Watanabe currently unavailable.
The head-to-head history between Real Betis and Feyenoord is limited. The reverse fixture in the Europa League group stage is their most recent encounter. Real Betis won the previous meeting in this campaign.
My model backs a home win at odds of 55/100 (1.55 decimal), with a 53.1% model win probability percentage. I predict a correct score of 2-1 in favor of Real Betis. My expected goals (xG) projection has Real Betis at 1.90 and Feyenoord at 1.17. Real Betis has scored exactly two goals in two of their last three home victories, supporting the predicted scoreline.
