Jagiellonia Bialystok vs. Real Betis Tips and Odds – 17/04/2025

• Fixture: Jagiellonia Białystok vs. Real Betis
• Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Venue: Stadion Miejski, Białystok, Poland

Match Preview

Jagiellonia Białystok host Real Betis in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final at the Stadion Miejski. The Polish side faces an uphill battle after a 2-0 defeat in the first leg in Seville. Real Betis dominated the opening encounter, extending their unbeaten streak to nine matches across all competitions (seven wins, two draws). Goals from Cedric Bakambu and Jesús Rodríguez highlighted their attacking prowess, while Jagiellonia struggled to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Betis defense.

Despite their first-leg struggles, Jagiellonia can take solace in their strong home form. They have won seven of their last eight matches at Stadion Miejski, including a commanding 3-0 victory over Cercle Brugge in the Round of 16. Manager Adrian Siemieniec will look to capitalize on this home advantage and rally his team for a comeback. However, Real Betis have been resilient on the road, notably securing a 3-0 win against Gent earlier in the knockout phase.

In domestic leagues, Jagiellonia are enjoying a stellar season, sitting second in the Ekstraklasa table. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Piast Gliwice, with Jesús Imaz continuing his impressive form as the team’s top scorer with 22 goals across all competitions this season. Meanwhile, Real Betis are sixth in La Liga and held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in their last league outing. This consistency under Manuel Pellegrini has made them one of Spain’s standout teams of late.

Team News

Real Betis
Real Betis will be without Marc Roca and Abde Ezzalzouli due to injuries. Isco is expected to lead the midfield after returning from suspension. Cedric Bakambu remains key to their attacking setup, having scored five goals in his last four Conference League appearances.

Jagiellonia Białystok
Adrián Diéguez is sidelined due to injury, while Michal Sáček remains doubtful but could feature. Jesús Imaz and Darko Churlinov will be crucial for Jagiellonia’s attack as they aim to overturn the deficit.

Key Players

• Real Betis:
  • Cedric Bakambu: A prolific striker who has been instrumental in Betis’ European campaign.
  • Isco: The creative midfielder capable of dictating play and delivering key passes.
• Jagiellonia Białystok:
  • Jesús Imaz: The team’s top scorer and a constant threat in front of goal.
  • Darko Churlinov: A versatile forward who can create chances from wide positions.

Prediction

Real Betis are favorites heading into this clash given their two-goal advantage and recent form. However, Jagiellonia’s strong home record could make this an intriguing contest if they score early to unsettle the Spanish side.

Predicted Scoreline: Jagiellonia Białystok 1-2 Real Betis

Betting Markets

The betting markets reflect Real Betis’ status as favorites but also acknowledge Jagiellonia’s potential for an upset at home.