Ludogorets Razgrad vs Real Betis: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
On Thursday, Ludogorets Razgrad will host Real Betis at the Huvepharma Arena in Bulgaria for a crucial Europa League match. Both teams seek to secure points in their respective campaigns.
Ludogorets Razgrad’s Recent Performance
Ludogorets Razgrad has shown strong form recently, winning four of their last six matches in all competitions. They started the Europa League group stage with a 2-1 victory against Malmo, where goals from Petar Stanic and Yves Eric Bile set the stage for their success.
- Recent matches: W W D D W W
- Current unbeaten run: six matches
The team will aim to extend its impressive home record, having not lost a competitive match at home since January. However, Ludogorets faces a challenging history, suffering nine defeats in previous encounters against Spanish teams.
Real Betis Overview
Real Betis enters this match after a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, where an 85th-minute equalizer salvaged a point for the team. The Andalusian side is focusing on improving their European campaign after a runner-up finish in the previous Conference League season.
- Recent matches: D L D W D W
- Current La Liga position: Sixth
Despite their strong lineup, Betis has drawn all three away matches this season, making their path to victory uncertain in Bulgaria.
Team News
Ludogorets will be without Aguibou Camara due to injury. Additionally, Georgi Terziev and Kwadwo Duah are excluded from the Europa League squad because of their respective fitness issues. Joel Andersson’s participation is doubtful, while Bile aims to score in his third consecutive European match.
Real Betis is missing key players including Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Isco, and Nelson Deossa due to injuries. Youngster Pablo Garcia is unavailable as he competes in the Under-20 World Cup. Alvaro Valles is expected to replace Pau Lopez in goal, while several players are vying for starting positions.
Projected Lineups
Here are the possible lineups for both teams:
| Ludogorets Razgrad | Real Betis |
|---|---|
| Padt | Valles |
| Son | Ortiz |
| Almeida | Natan |
| Kurtulus | Gomez |
| Nedyalkov | Firpo |
| Naressa | Amrabat |
| Stanic | Altimira |
| Duarte | Antony |
| Marcus | Fornals |
| Vidal | Ezzalzouli |
| Bile | Bakambu |
Match Prediction
Given the circumstances surrounding both teams, a draw seems likely. Ludogorets’ impressive home record and Betis’ struggles in away matches could lead to a closely contested matchup. A final prediction stands at 1-1, as both teams aim for valuable points in the group stage.
