Real Betis vs Elche prediction 12.05.2026 | La Liga

Betis are enjoying a decent unbeaten spell, although the mood after the Real Sociedad match was probably more frustration than relief. Pellegrini’s side led 2-0 with barely 10 minutes left, then somehow allowed the game to drift away into a 2-2 draw. Supporters at the final whistle could hardly believe it.

Still, the bigger picture remains encouraging. Los Verdiblancos have not lost in six league matches and are unbeaten in four games across all competitions. Goals are rarely the issue either. The Andalusians found the net in 10 of the last 11 outings, which explains why the European race still feels very real.

Home form adds another layer of confidence. Betis are unbeaten in nine La Liga matches there, with four victories during that stretch. Aitor Ruibal misses out through suspension and Ángel Ortiz continues recovering from a shoulder problem.

Elche’s 1-1 draw last time out felt a bit like catching their breath after the 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo. Not exactly a turning point, but not nothing either. Los Franjiverdes are now just two points clear of the relegation zone, which, on paper, looks fine, though you get the sense it’s tighter internally than the table suggests.

Traveling away is still the real issue. Eder Sarabia’s side have picked up only one win in their last 10 away games across all competitions, losing eight. That kind of record tends to follow a team around, especially when they visit organised sides like Betis, who rarely need many chances at home to take control.

In attack, Álvaro Rodríguez is still the main outlet. His equaliser last week moved him to six league goals and five assists, steady numbers in a side under pressure. André Silva, already in double digits in La Liga, should once again be close by, although the connection between midfield and both forwards can feel a bit stop-start, depending on the game.