Either One of Rangers or Betis Could Crash Out of the UEL in This Game
Real Betis vs Rangers FC - 14/12/2023
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The final group stage game in the Europa League over in Group C is set to be a massive one between Rangers and Real Betis with both sides still able to fail in their pursuits of the knockout rounds.
Heading into this game, Betis are currently sitting top of the table in Group C and ahead of Rangers by just one point.
However, with Sparta Praha behind them by only two points, a loss here and a win for Praha against Aris Limassol will mean that Betis head out of the Europa League.
This run to the top also comes off the back of the La Liga side losing to Rangers back in September, as Abdallah Sima scored in the second half to ensure all three points on matchday one.
Since then, Betis have gone on to defeat Praha 2-1 at home before reigning supreme over Aris Limassol by a narrow 1-0 scoreline. They did, however, then go on to defeat Aris Limassol 4-1 shortly after this but also lost to Praha a handful of games later.
Recently, Betis have managed to draw with the La Liga leaders Real Madrid after also beating Villanovense 2-1 in the Copa del Rey to ensure a spot in the last 32 against Deportivo Alaves.
On the other hand to some decent form shown so far for Betis, they are down in seventh in La Liga with just six wins from the 16 games, but they have also managed to lose just two of those fixtures - this is one less than Atletico Madrid in third.
Rangers come into this one having turned around their form greatly within the past few weeks.
They have won all their games in December so far, beating St. Mirren, Hearts and Dundee United all by letting in just one goal. The Gers also have a Scottish League Cup final to look forward to at the weekend against Aberdeen, but first, they likely need to beat Betis to qualify.
A draw might not be enough, should Praha win their game, so a victory should be the aim for Rangers.
Last time out in the Europa League, the 2021/22 runners-up drew with Aris Limassol after beating Praha at home before that. This will now be the first away fixture for Rangers in the Europa league since drawing 0-0 with Praha back in early October.
Forebet predicts a win for Betis and under 2.5 goals.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
UEL
412732
1
1 - 0
1.67
13° 1.80
1.80
3.75
4.20
no
no
no
2 - 3(2 - 2)