Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 24th September 2025

Real Betis host Nottingham Forest in Seville on 24 September 2025 as both sides begin their Europa League campaigns. The Spanish side have shown resilience in La Liga with draws against strong opponents, while Forest are still finding rhythm under their new approach after a difficult Premier League start.

Expect a noisy atmosphere at the Benito Villamarín, where home supporters are demanding a fast start in Europe. Forest’s travelling fans will be in full voice for the club’s first Europa League group stage appearance in years.

Tactically, Betis will look to control possession in a flexible 4-2-3-1, using their full-backs to create width. Forest, meanwhile, are expected to stick with a more cautious 4-3-3, compact out of possession but dangerous when springing quick counters down the flanks.

• Betis average 52% possession this season and typically funnel attacks through wide overloads, delivering around 15 shots per game.
• Forest average only 10.3 shots per game but commit heavily to transitions, with their front three often positioned high to break quickly.
• Both teams concede chances from set plays — Forest allow 0.5 goals per game from dead balls, Betis 0.4 — so corners and free-kicks could be decisive.

Betis have gone 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss in their last six competitive games, scoring regularly but struggling to keep clean sheets. They’ve managed 1.33 goals per game while conceding 1.17.

Forest arrive with just 1 win in their last 10, drawing five and losing four. Their attack has been blunt with 0.8 goals per game, while conceding at a steady 1.2 per game. They’ve been tough to break down but often lack a finishing edge.

Betis have been steady at home, unbeaten in four of their last five in Seville with an average of 1.5 goals scored. Clean sheets remain scarce, though. Forest’s away record is less encouraging — just 1 win in 10, with goals often hard to come by and an average of 1.3 conceded per game.

Betis create slightly more than they concede with an xG edge of 1.40 vs 1.20. Forest sit closer to level, generating 1.0 xG but allowing 1.24. That points to Betis edging the chance creation battle.

The sides have met just once before — a friendly in July 2018 where Betis won 1-0 in Seville. This will be their first competitive meeting, adding a fresh edge to the clash.

With Betis stronger at home and Forest struggling for goals, the expectation is a narrow win for the Spanish side. Prediction: 2-1 Real Betis.

Main Pick: Real Betis to win