Real Betis will go head-to-head with Elche in the Copa del Rey round of 16. This match is scheduled for Wednesday at Estadio La Cartuja. Both teams come into this fixture after drawing their respective league matches. Betis faced Real Oviedo, while Elche played against Valencia.
Recent Performance of Real Betis
Real Betis has struggled at the beginning of 2026. They managed only one point from their first two league matches. Their recent form includes a heavy loss to Real Madrid, where they conceded five goals. In their latest game, a late equalizer saved them from another defeat against Real Oviedo. Currently, Betis is in sixth place in La Liga, five points behind fifth-placed Espanyol.
Copa del Rey Overview
- Betis aims for their fourth Copa del Rey title.
- This is their fifth appearance in the last 16 over the past six seasons.
- They have progressed by defeating Atletico Palma del Rio, Torrent, and Real Murcia.
Betis has performed well at home, winning four of their last six competitive games there. Their most recent match at La Cartuja ended in a 4-0 victory.
Elche’s Current Standing
Elche sits in ninth place in La Liga, trailing Betis by six points. They have mostly depended on strong performances at home, earning 19 out of 23 points at Estadio Martínez Valero. Their latest match ended in a 1-1 draw against Valencia, where a penalty concession cost them a possible win.
Copa del Rey Journey
- Elche defeated Los Garres, Quintanar del Rey, and Eibar to reach this stage.
- This marks their second consecutive appearance in the Copa del Rey’s last 16.
- They are hoping to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since their runners-up finish in 1968-69.
Team News
Real Betis faces significant injury concerns. Striker Cucho Hernandez is sidelined for three to four weeks due to a thigh injury. Angel Ortiz and Junior Firpo also suffered injuries and will miss upcoming matches. Playmaker Isco is unavailable with an ankle issue, and Sofyan Amrabat and Abde Ezzalzouli are with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Elche has its share of injury woes as well. Defender Hector Fort and forward Rafa Mir will not play due to shoulder and hamstring injuries, respectively. Andre Silva will miss a second game, and John Donald’s availability is uncertain. Centre-back Pedro Bigas also has a knee problem after being injured in their latest match.
Expected Lineups
Real Betis
- Adrian
- Bellerin
- Bartra
- Natan
- Gomez
- Deossa
- Altimira
- Antony
- Fornals
- Riquelme
- Bakambu
Elche
- Dituro
- Chust
- Affengruber
- Petrol
- Nunez
- Neto
- Mendoza
- Aguado
- Pedrosa
- Rodriguez
- Boayar
Match Prediction
Real Betis has shown resilience in recent home games despite their overall inconsistency. Meanwhile, Elche struggles to secure away victories this season. Our prediction for the match is a 3-1 win for Real Betis against Elche.
