Betis vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips (14 January)

Bétis won this edition of the Copa del Rey during the 2021-22 season, and would like to repeat the feeling of lifting a major trophy. As a reminder, last year, the Verdiblancos did not come far from a European coronation with the final lost in the Conference League against Chelsea. On the bridge in the championship last weekend, Mr. Pellegrini's men failed to take the 3 points on the lawn of the red lantern, Real Oviedo 1-1. And yet, the Sevillians were strongly expected for a reaction following their heavy disappointment against Real Madrid at the start of 2026 5-1. In La Liga, with 29 points, Bétis occupies 6th place.

During the 1/16 finals, the Andalusians calmly defeated Real Murcia, winning 0-2. Opposite us, we find Elche, who are having, for a promoted team, a much better season than initially expected. With its invincibility at home, Elche still occupies the top 10 by being 9th, although this invincibility ended at the start of 2026 with a defeat against Villarreal 1-3. Last weekend, at Mestalla against Valencia, the Franjiverdes raised their heads by not losing 1-1. In this Copa del Rey, in the 1/16th final, Elche beat Eibar by a small goal 0-1 while it was difficult to beat Quintanar del Rey 1-2 after in the 1/32nd final. 

Still competing with Morocco at the African Cup of Nations, midfielder S.Amrabat and winger Ezzalzouli (3 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) will logically not play this game. Conversely, Cédric Bakambu, eliminated from the CAN with the DRC, could join the group this evening after being left to rest in the championship. Playmaker Isco is still recovering (forfeited). In his absence, Lo Celso (ex-PSG, scorer against Oviedo last weekend) takes advantage of this to evolve for a few minutes like Deossa. Pablo Fornals (ex-West Ham) is often used in 10 or even in double pivot when Lo Celso plays. Up front, C.

Hernandez (8 goals, 3 assists) is operational as are wingers Antony (5 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) and Ruibal.  Elche could cope without two starters such as right-back Hector Fort (ex-Barcelona) and Rafa Mir (6 goals in the league), both of whom withdrew from the league last weekend in Valencia. The attackers A.Silva (4 goals in La Liga) and A.Rodriguez (3 goals, 4 assists in La Liga) are fully capable of taking over in the interim.

• Summary: Real Betis is going head to head with Elche starting on 14 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC . The match is a part of the Copa del Rey .