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Frankfurt vs Real Betis Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions

German Side Pulled Off Upset in First Leg of Europa League

Real Betis Must Win on Road

Real Betis is fifth in La Liga. Plus, Los Verdiblancos will play in the Copa del Rey Final. That’s why Eintracht Frankfurt winning the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 was such a surprise. Don’t get me wrong, the German side is a great team, but Betis was highly motivated and playing at home.

Roles have changed for the second leg. Frankfurt comes in as the soccer betting favorite at +125. The good news for Real Betis is that a 1-0 victory would be enough to force overtime.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Real Betis Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions
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Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and Europa League odds for Frankfurt vs Real Betis. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.

Frankfurt Building a Streak

Frankfurt isn’t going to win the Bundesliga title. However, Die Adler keeps fighting to finish in the top four to qualify for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. There’s another way to do so: winning the UEL.

Including the first leg against Real Betis, Frankfurt won its last three games in all competitions by an 8-3 aggregate. Most recently, Die Adler came from behind to defeat Bochum 2-1. Bochum is the team that crushed Bayern Munich 4-2 a couple weeks ago.

Frankfurt’s attacking unit is led by Rafael Borre, who has scored seven goals in Bundesliga and one in the UEL. In case Borre is having a bad day, Jens Petter Hauge can come off the bench to save the day. As I always say, having a deep roster can make a huge difference in a tournament such as the UEL.

Here’s why Frankfurt is offering a +125 price on the sportsbook despite what happened last week in Seville. The German side lost four of its last five games at home. Plus, they failed to score in three of those games.

Real Betis: Great Numbers on Road

It may sound mediocre but finishing fifth in La Liga would be huge for Real Betis. Winning the Copa del Rey would also be a big deal, but nothing compares to winning a UEFA tournament. Prior to the first leg, Real Betis was among the favorites to win the continental title. Now, Los Verdiblancos are offering a +2800 price.

After losing to Frankfurt, Los Verdiblancos showed what they’re made of by beating Athletic Club 1-0. They did it despite playing the last 10 minutes with 10 men after Nabil Fekir got a red card.

Here’s why Real Betis comes in as such a tempting betting online underdog at +195. The Spanish side won seven of its last 10 games on the road. That includes beating Zenit 3-2 in the previous round of the UEL. Prior to that, Los Verdiblancos also defeated Barcelona 1-0, showing they aren’t afraid of anything or anyone.

That’s not all. Real Betis’ attacking trio of Juanmi Jimenez, William Jose and Borja Iglesias combined for 40 goals in all competitions.

Frankfurt vs Real Betis Head-to-Head

The first leg was the first time that these two met in an official game. Curiously enough, Real Betis won possession with 65 percent, but Frankfurt finished with more shots on goal: 9-3. Once again, productivity and effectiveness trump possession.

Overall, Los Verdiblancos own a 5-2-4 record against German teams. On the other hand, Die Adler own a 6-2-2 record against Spanish teams.

Frankfurt vs Real Betis Game Information

  • Date: Thursday
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET
  • Location: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany
  • Live Stream: fuboTV

Frankfurt vs Real Betis Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Total Team Total
Eintracht Frankfurt -½ +125 +125 3Evo 1½-110o / 1½-120u
Real Betis +½ -155 +195 3-130u 1½+130o / 1½-160u
Draw +280

Frankfurt vs Real Betis Prediction

Real Betis’ biggest advantage is on the bench. I’m talking about experienced head coach Manuel Pellegrini. He did incredible things while coaching Villarreal, including leading them to the UCL semifinals. You can’t put a price on experience, especially in these instances.

If you were looking for an underdog to include in your soccer picks, Real Betis is the answer. Jimenez, Jose and Iglesias are eager to prove themselves when it matters the most. Los Verdiblancos will force a penalty shootout.

Score Prediction: Real Betis 2, Frankfurt 1

Pick: Real Betis (+195)

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