This week’s round of UEFA Conference League fixtures includes the second leg of Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Real Betis on Thursday. The quarter-final battle is already led 2-0 by Real Betis as they put two first half goals past the Polish side last week. If Jagiellonia do not overcome their 2-0 deficit at the Chorten Arena in Bialystok, it will be Betis that progress through to the semi-finals.
Jagiellonia Bialystok have been a force to be reckoned with this season. In the Polish first division (Ekstraklasa), they currently sit in third position just four points off top spot. Should they retain that position, Jaga will be looking forward to another year in the UEFA Conference next term. Nevertheless, the Polish side also have an opportunity to reach the Europa League if they were to win the Conference League this time round. Now being in the quarter-finals, Adrien Siemieniec’s men have a great chance of making history in this competition. Jaga progressed past Cercle Brugge in the last knockout stage – however, this time round they found themselves held to a 2-0 deficit, making the second leg a mountain to climb against Real Betis. A win in yesterday’s league game against the notorious Legia Warsaw should help spur the European outfit on towards Thursday’s second leg affair.
Real Betis are one of the favourites to win this whole competition. Their presence in Spanish football and across Europe is enough for anyone to give their backing to in this fixture. The Greens occupy sixth in La Liga, five points secure in their European football prospects for next season. Furthermore, Betis stand in good stead in the UEFA Conference League as well; they are now 2-0 up in the quarter-finals, with a potential trophy looming. Despite their current stature, they have not necessarily made the Conference League easy for themselves. Manuel Pelligrini’s outfit have fallen to defeat three times across the campaign, all to a one goal margin – demonstrating a complacent tendency Betis obtain.
Real Betis were in fine form before this last weekend; the Greens had not lost in nine games, including seven wins. However, yesterday Betis suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Villarreal which separated the two apart in the league table, boosting Villareal three points ahead.
Jagiellonia Bialystok Predicted Line-Up: Abramowicz, Moutinho, Ebosse, Skrzypczak, Stojinovic, Imaz, Romanczuk, Flach, Churlinov Villar, Pululu
Jagiellonia Bialystok’s player to look out for in this tie is most certainly Afimico Pululu. The Angolan is this year’s Conference League top scorer, with a staggering eight goals in the 11 matches he has played. The striker also picked up a brace in the last knockout round against Cercle Brugge at home.
Real Betis Predicted Line-Up: Vieites, R. Rodriguez, Nathan, Bartra, Sabaly, Fornals Isco, Cardoso, J. Rodriguez, Antony, Bakambu
Isco is a man who requires no introduction. After spending nine years at the elite level of Real Madrid, the midfielder now founds himself at Real Betis – where he continues to shine. The 32-year-old has been Betis’ complete playmaker this season, with nine goals and six assists to his name this season. Isco also played a significant part in Real Betis’ advancement to the quarter-finals, scoring and assisting in both legs in the last knockout round against Vitoria de Guimaraes.
These two sides have only played each other on one occasion prior, which was last week’s first leg affair in the Conference League quarter-finals. The scoreline of this match was Real Betis 2-0 Jagiellonia Bialystok.
With Real Betis 2-0 advantage, it will fare extremely hard for Jagiellonia Bialystok to turn this leg around. However, with their decent home form and attacking power, Jaga will offer some threat to Betis’ pedestal.
For this reason, our betting experts have suggested that a Full Time Draw is the best value tip for this game. Odds on Betfred of 16/5 mean that a stake of £10 has the potential to return £42!
(Odds are subject to change)
Here is everything you need to know to access the live broadcast of Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League, either on television or through online streaming platforms.
This fixture is available live on TNT Sports in the UK.
Live streaming of this game is also available online via:
Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-2 Real Betis
Jagiellonia will struggle to beat Betis. However, they will not make it easy for the greens in front of a home crowd.
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