With UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals on, Real Betis will visit Jagiellonia Białystok at the Chorten Arena on April 17, 2025, with kick-off at 18:45 EAT. After the defeat in the initial leg by a 2-0 margin, the Polish league champions face the daunting task of overturning the advantage against the quality Spanish team.
Head-to-Head Overview
The initial game saw the two sides face each other for the first time. Betis won the game 2-0, with the scorers being Jesús Rodríguez and Bakambu. The Spanish side controlled proceedings with 27 attempts and 2 woodwork attempts, showcasing their attacking potential
Current Form
Jagiellonia Białystok
Jagiellonia made it to the quarter-finals on the strength of a good run, including a 3-0 home victory against Cercle Brugge in the Round of 16. Away from home, they have performed less well, evident in the first-leg loss against Betis. At home, they are performing fairly well, currently second in the Ekstraklasa league, with Jesús Imaz leading the scorers' list
Real Betis
Real Betis are enjoying a good season under manager Manuel Pellegrini. They are nine games without defeat in all competitions and are hoping to reach their first European semi-final. The team has sufficient depth to rotate, with players like Isco and Lo Celso on hand to generate midfield movement
Key Players to Watch
Jagiellonia Białystok
- Jesús Imaz: The veteran striker is the team's top scorer this season with 22 goals across competitions citeturn0search20.
- Nené: The energetic midfielder with extensive passing range and a timing sense to dictate the pace of the game.
Real Betis
- Isco: The veteran playmaker has been key to Betis's European journey, providing creativity and vision in the third third of attack
- Bakambu: The forward netted the opening goal in the first leg and is always dangerous with his movement and shooting.
Match Prediction
Even though Jagiellonia has been tough at home, the two-goal disadvantage and Betis's present condition render it very improbable that they return. Expect Betis to dominate the match effectively and gain entry into the semi-finals.
Predicted Score: Jagiellonia Białystok 1-2 Real Betis
Betis is expected to go through with a 4-1 aggregate score.
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