One of the opening matches in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League group stage is set for Wednesday at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville, where Spanish team Betis will face English club Nottingham Forest. Here’s a betting tip for this matchup with attractive odds.
Match preview
Under coach Manuel Pellegrini, Betis is back in European competition for the fifth year in a row. The team has shown a strong performance in the Europa League, reaching the Round of 16 twice in recent seasons. Playing at home, Betis usually performs well, and recent home games have been high-scoring.
Betis thrives on momentum, as their matches often end in either victory or defeat, adding an element of excitement. They enter this match with confidence, coming off a home win over Real Sociedad (3-1). In La Liga, Betis has lost only once in six matches and is currently in sixth place.
Nottingham Forest is making a return to European competition after a 30-year absence, a highly anticipated moment for the team. They earned their Europa League spot after Crystal Palace was excluded and are eager to prove themselves on this level.
However, Forest’s recent form in the Premier League is concerning, as they have dropped points frequently. Despite this, their attacking line is still finding the net, and they have shown strength away from home. The team has not won in their last five domestic matches, with three losses during that period.
Probable lineups
- Betis: Pau López, Nathan, Junior Firpo, Diego Llorente, Héctor Bellerín, Giovani Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, Sofyan Amrabat, Abde Ezzalzouli, Antony Matheus, Cucho Hernández
- Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Morato, Nikola Milenković, Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Douglas Luiz, Dan Ndoye, Dilane Bakwa, Chris Wood.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Betis has played their last 10 Europa League matches without any draws — 5 wins and 5 losses.
- Nottingham Forest is returning to European competition for the first time since the mid-1990s.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Forest’s last 10 away matches.
Prediction
Both teams prefer an open, attacking style and usually score in their matches. While Betis is strong at home, Nottingham Forest has enough attacking talent to create chances. The suggested bet is “Both teams to score” at 1.68, as the match is expected to be high on goals.