Real Betis visit the Estadio El Alcoraz on Saturday to take on Huesca in the round of 32 of the 2024-25 Copa Del Rey, also their first official game of 2025. Despite their league struggles, which currently see them languish in ninth position with only six wins from 18 games, the Andalusian outfit have had no issues in the cup.
Manuel Pellegrini's side began their campaign with a 6-1 drubbing of sixth-tier Gevora in the first round, with five different players getting on the scoresheet. They then beat fourth-tier Sant Andreu 3-1 in the next, courtesy of two late goals.
Since a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad on 2 December, Betis have gone their next six official games unbeaten in all competitions, winning four. That should give them the momentum here, as they look to start the New Year with a bang.
On the other hand, Huesca have relied on their stoic defense to get them through. They saw off Badalon Futur 2-0 in the first round before a slender 1-0 defeat of Gimnastic in the second.
Currently plying their trade in the Segunda Division, the Azulgranas are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, winning five, with Patrick Soko in great form right now. He's scored in each of their last four games and will be hoping to open his account for the season in the cup too.
Huesca vs Real Betis Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been only eight clashes between the sides in history, four in La Liga and four in the Segunda Division. This marks their first-ever encounter in the Copa Del Rey.
- Los Verdiblancos have won five of their clashes in the fixture and lost just once: a 2-1 defeat on 5 January 2019 in La Liga.
- The Andalusian outfit have won their last three encounters with Huesca.
- Real Betis are unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions. Huesca are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
Huesca vs Real Betis Prediction
Huesca have been in good shape lately, led by the peerless Patrick Soko, who could give their visitors a tough run for their money. But given the gulf in quality, Betis should be able to see them off and pick up a narrow victory.
Prediction: Huesca 1-2 Real Betis
Huesca vs Real Betis Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Real Betis to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes