Racing Santander v Real Betis Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Thursday 1^st November 2018 (Kick-off 7:45 PM)

On Thursday night, Racing Santander host Real Betis in the last first leg of the last 32 of the Copa del Rey.

Third tier racing Santander heads into this game in good form, having won six of their last seven games in all competitions. Good defensive displays have been key to the visitor’s recent good form, as they have kept clean sheets in five of their last seven competitive outings.

The home side has now won their last three games in the Copa del Rey without conceding a goal. Their stellar defensive record has contributed to their last three games producing under 2.5 goals. Racing have also won three of their last four games on home soil in the Copa del Rey.

Real Betis have made a mixed start to their La Liga campaign, picking up just 12 points from their opening ten games. The visitor’s recent form has been poor, as they have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions.

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Betis have a poor recent record in the Copa del Rey, winning just two of their last seven games in the competition. Their last three games in the Spanish cup have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in each game.

Prediction

Away win and/or over 2.5 goals