Preview: Real Betis vs Elche - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Real Betis) Strength]:
1. Real Betis are currently performing steadily in La Liga and will undoubtedly aim to leverage their home field advantage to defeat their opponents and advance further in the cup, adding a trophy to their season's achievements.
2. Real Betis have achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches across all competitions, showing relatively stable overall performance.
3. Real Betis have performed excellently at home recently, securing 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches across all competitions.
4. Real Betis have shown stable offensive performance recently, scoring 11 goals in their past 6 matches across all competitions, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
5. Real Betis have achieved decisive victories in all 3 Copa del Rey matches this season, scoring a total of 13 goals, demonstrating excellent form.

[(Real Betis) Weakness]:
1. Real Betis have met Elche multiple times in the league, but their results have been relatively average, securing only 3 wins and 4 losses in their last 7 home matches against the opponents.
2. Real Betis have had a poor trend in home match spreads recently, losing the game data in 3 of their last 4 home matches and losing the spread in their last 2 La Liga matches.

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. Elche are currently ranked 9th in La Liga, positioned in the middle of the table with a safe distance from the relegation zone but unlikely to challenge for European qualification. Therefore, the team may have strong motivation in the Copa del Rey, hoping to achieve good results in the cup. They will give their all in this match, attempting to cause trouble for their opponents away from home.
2. Elche have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw in their 3 Copa del Rey matches this season, conceding only 1 goal across these 3 matches, showcasing solid defensive capabilities.
3. Elche have performed well offensively recently, scoring 11 goals in their past 6 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
4. Elche have had a decent trend in match spreads recently, winning the game data in 6 of their last 10 matches and winning the spread in their last 2 away matches.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches across all competitions, showing fluctuating overall performance.
2. Elche have performed poorly away from home this season, failing to win in 9 away La Liga matches, with only 4 draws and 5 losses.
3. Elche have achieved only 1 draw and 2 losses in their past 3 matches against Real Betis, losing 2 of their last 3 away matches against the opponents.

[Tips]:
Although Real Betis have experienced fluctuations in their recent league form, they maintain a relatively excellent win rate at home. Elche's away performance has been very poor, with 4 draws and 5 losses in 9 away league matches this season. Historically, Real Betis hold an advantage in their last 7 encounters with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, giving them a psychological edge. Considering Real Betis' strong home performance, Elche's poor away record, and Real Betis' favorable performance under similar historical indices, it is reasonable to recommend Real Betis to win at home.

[Recommended]:
Real Betis (-0.5/1)