Real Betis vs Genk – Europa League 2025 Preview, Team News & Prediction

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Real Betis vs Genk: Europa League 2025 Match Preview, Team News & Prediction

By Md Zamal Uddin | October 23, 2025 | 6 min read

The UEFA Europa League group stage continues with an exciting clash as Genk host Real Betis at the Cegeka Arena in Belgium. Both teams are fighting for vital points — Betis aim to secure the top spot, while Genk must win to stay in the race for knockout qualification.

Match Overview

Fixture: Real Betis vs Genk
Competition: UEFA Europa League (Group Stage – Matchday 3)
Venue: Cegeka Arena, Belgium
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Kick-off: 5:45 p.m. (GMT +1)
How to Watch: beIN Sports 2 (MENA) | Paramount+ (US) | Movistar+ (Spain)

Real Betis Team News

Real Betis arrive in good form, but coach Manuel Pellegrini faces several injury concerns.

Sofyan Amrabat (thigh) remains sidelined.
Isco (broken leg) and Cedric Bakambu (muscle injury) are unavailable.
Marc Bartra returns to strengthen the back line after a month-long absence.

In attack, Cucho Hernández will lead the line, supported by the in-form wingers Antony and Abde Ezzalzouli, who has already scored twice in four La Liga appearances.

Predicted XI:
Pau López – Bellerín, Bartra, Gómez, Firpo – Roca, Fornals – Antony, Abde Ezzalzouli, Cucho – Willian José

Genk Team News

Genk, led by Thorsten Fink, will look to bounce back after a mixed start to their Europa League campaign.

Goalkeeper Tobias Lawal (knee injury) is ruled out.
Zakaria El Ouahdi (shoulder dislocation) will also miss the game.

Fink is likely to keep his attacking setup with Oh Hyeon-gyu up front and Yira Sor providing width.

Predicted XI:
Van Crombrugge – Kayembe, Sadick, Smets, Bangoura – Hrošovský, Steuckers – Sor, Heynen, Nkuba – Oh Hyeon-gyu

What to Expect

Real Betis are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions and continue to impress under Pellegrini. Their recent 2-2 comeback draw against Villarreal showed strong character.

Expect Betis to dominate possession, using Abde Ezzalzouli and Antony to stretch Genk’s defense from wide areas. Genk, meanwhile, will likely sit deep and rely on quick counters.

This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between these two clubs — and Betis come in as clear favorites.

Betting Tips & Predictions

Bet Type	Prediction	Reason
Both Teams to Score	✅ Yes	Both sides average over 1.5 goals per game in Europe
Over 2.5 Goals	✅ Likely	Six of Betis’s last eight matches had 3+ goals
Abde Ezzalzouli to Score or Assist	✅ Yes	In excellent form & main threat down the wing
Real Betis to Win	✅ Yes	Better squad depth & recent momentum

Final Score Prediction: Real Betis 2 – 1 Genk

Match Insights

Real Betis have collected 4 points from their first two group games (draw 2-2 vs Nottingham Forest, win 2-0 vs Ludogorets).
Genk sit on 3 points after a 1-0 win vs Rangers and a 0-1 loss to Ludogorets.
A win for Betis secures top spot, while Genk must win to stay in contention.