Getting their iconic European return underway on Wednesday night, Nottingham Forest will make the trip to Andalusia when they meet Real Betis.
Enduring what has been a public rollercoaster behind the scenes since opening up the new campaign, Forest get their famous Europa League adventure underway in the midst of what has quickly become a worrying rut.
Despite suffering major European heartbreak back in May, Los Verdiblancos haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around and will be confident of collecting a heavyweight scalp here.
With all eyes falling on Andalusia on Wednesday night, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips.
A tough challenge for Forest
While Nuno Espírito Santo might have led Nottingham Forest on a real fairytale last season, the former Wolves boss was publicly removed from his position earlier in the month following a messy divorce.
Although new boss Ange Postecoglou might have guided Tottenham to Europa League success last season, it appears that the former Spurs boss could have a real job on his hands at the City Ground.
Despite opening the 2025/26 campaign with a 3-1 victory at home against Brentford, Wednesday’s guests have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion.
Hit with consecutive 3-0 drumming against West Ham and Arsenal on either side of September’s international break, Forest have also shown some extended defensive struggles.
Infamously crashing out of the EFL Cup last week as they slumped to a dramatic 3-2 defeat away at Championship outfit Swansea last week, Postecoglou’s new squad should be bracing themselves for a tricky test on foreign soil.
Bet Builder Tip: Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls @ 1/2 with 1xBet
Betis’ lively reputation
Suffering Europa Conference League heartbreak against Chelsea on May 28th as they slumped to that 4-1 drumming in Poland, many were wondering if Real Betis would show any signs of a hangover this time around.
Despite heading into September’s international break with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, it appears that was just a minor boost for Manuel Pellegrini’s men.
Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they cruised their way to an eye-catching 3-1 victory at home against Real Sociedad, Wednesday’s hosts have gained a reputation for their lively outcomes.
In fact, Betis have remarkably registered just a single clean sheet from any of their previous 18 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to the start of April.
It should also be highlighted, Los Verdiblancos have seen 17 of those 18 showdowns finish with both teams getting on the scoresheet.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score @ 7/10 with BetUS
Keep an eye out for Fornals
While Brazilian international Antony might still be waiting to open his account after completing a permanent switch from Manchester United on Deadline Day, Betis do have another former Premier League ace who is enjoying a clinical run of form.
Arriving in Andalusia last summer for a fee of just £6.8million, Pablo Fornals has been an immediate hit and has now played the full 90 minutes in each of Betis’ opening six La Liga appearances.
Once again finding the net during Betis’ 3-1 victor against Real Sociedad over the weekend, the former West Ham star has now registered consecutive La Liga strikes.
Despite playing in a deeper role this season, the 29-year-old has become a key part of Pellegrini’s side in the final third.
Getting a Nottingham Forest defence that has failed to register a single clean sheet across any competition since the start of April, it is worth keeping an eye out for the Spanish midfielder.
Bet Builder Tip: Pablo Fornals over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/10 with Dachbet
Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips
- Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls
- Both teams to score
- Pablo Fornals over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 6/1 with Vegas Land
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