Real Betis vs Elche: La Liga Round 36 Showdown at Estadio de La...

Real Betis welcome Elche to Estadio de La Cartuja for a La Liga Regular Season Round 36 fixture on May 12, 2026, with kickoff at 18:00 UTC. Real Betis currently sit 5th in the standings with 54 points from 35 matches, while Elche are 14th with 39 points. Both sides will look to add to their respective tallies in this encounter.

Key Takeaways

• Real Betis are 5th with 54 points; Elche are 14th with 39 points.
• Betis have drawn three of their last five matches (D-W-D-W-L).
• Elche have won three of their last five (D-L-W-W-W).
• Real Betis won the most recent meeting 2-1 in the Copa del Rey in January 2026.

Recent Form

Real Betis arrive with a recent form of D-W-D-W-L across their last five matches. They drew 2-2 away at Real Sociedad on May 9, won 3-0 at home against Oviedo on May 3, drew 1-1 at home with Real Madrid on April 24, won 3-2 away at Girona on April 21, and lost 2-4 at home to SC Braga in the UEFA Europa League on April 16. Elche's recent form is D-L-W-W-W. They drew 1-1 at home with Alaves on May 9, lost 1-3 away at Celta Vigo on May 3, won 2-1 away at Oviedo on April 26, won 3-2 at home against Atletico Madrid on April 22, and won 1-0 at home against Valencia on April 11.

Head-to-Head

The two sides have met five times in the available data. The most recent meeting was on January 14, 2026, in the Copa del Rey at Estadio de La Cartuja, where Real Betis won 2-1. In La Liga, they met on August 18, 2025, at Elche's home, ending in a 1-1 draw. Earlier meetings include a 3-2 away win for Real Betis on February 24, 2023, a 3-0 home win for Real Betis on August 15, 2022, and a 1-0 away win for Elche on April 19, 2022.

Players to Watch

Real Betis have several players listed as unavailable. M. Bartra (Heel Injury) and A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) are both listed as Missing Fixture, as is A. Ruibal (Red Card). Natan is listed as Questionable due to an unspecified Injury. For Elche, Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is listed as Missing Fixture, while A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) and R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) are both listed as Questionable.

Standings & Context

Real Betis are 5th in La Liga with 54 points from 35 matches (13 wins, 15 draws, 7 losses) and a goal difference of +11. Elche are 14th with 39 points from 35 matches (9 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses) and a goal difference of -8. Both teams have played 35 games, with Betis having a significantly better goal difference.

Kickoff Info

The match kicks off at 18:00 UTC on May 12, 2026, at Estadio de La Cartuja. It is a La Liga Regular Season Round 36 fixture.

FAQ

Where is the match being played?

The match is being played at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain.

What is the recent form of Real Betis?

Real Betis have a recent form of D-W-D-W-L, including a 3-0 win over Oviedo and a 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.

Who are the key absentees for Elche?

Elche's Y. Santiago is missing due to a knee injury, while A. Boayar and R. Mir are questionable with muscle and hamstring injuries respectively.