Racing Genk vs Real Betis Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Racing Genk will go head-to-head against Real Betis for their Round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an interesting contest between these sides, which will take place at the Cegeka Arena.

Koninklijke Racing Club Genk will be at home, and this is going to be a big advantage for them going forward. After winning their opening UEL game of the ongoing season against Rangers, they fell prey to Ferencváros in their second match. The upcoming fixture will not be an easy outing for them.

The LaLiga side Real Betis have not secured a negative result in their last few matches. They will be keen to continue their run of form.

They were held to a draw in their opening UEFA Europa League game but then secured an easy win against Ludogorets Razgrad in their last match of the European competition. Despite being the visiting team, Los Verdiblancos will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Genk, Belgium
• Stadium: Cegeka Arena
• Date: Thursday, October 23
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 p.m. PT
• Referee: Elchin Masiyev
• VAR: In use

Form:

Genk: W-W-L-W-D

Betis: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Racing Genk)

The 24-year-old South Korean forward is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for the hosts. Oh Hyeon-Gyu will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Racing Genk. He will be looking to come up with a top performance, which can trouble their upcoming opponents from LaLiga.

Antony (Real Betis)

The Brazilian forward is coming in after securing a sensational brace, which helped Real Betis secure an important 2-2 draw in their previous Spanish league game against Villarreal. Antony will be ready once again to lead the attack from the right for Los Verdiblancos. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

🐐 Antony vs Villarreal:90 minutes 2 chances 2 goalsYOU CAN’T STOP THE GOAT @TheHateCentral pic.twitter.com/MROHHEs5kI

— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) October 18, 2025

Match Facts

• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
• Real Betis haven’t lost in any of their last seven matches.
• KRC Genk have secured three wins in their last five games.

Racing Genk vs Real Betis: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Betis to win @13/10 BetMGM
• Cucho Hernandez to score 
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Racing Genk will miss out on the services of Tobias Lawal and Zakaria El Ouahdi as they are injured.

Isco and Cedric Bakambu will not be in action for Real Betis as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Genk won: 0

Betis won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will mark their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Racing Genk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Van Crombrugge (GK); Tshiend, Sadick, Smets, Kayembe; Bangoura, Heynen; Steuckers, Hrosovsky, Ito; Hyeon-Gyu

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lopez (GK); Bellerin, Natan, Gomez, Firpo; Amrabat, Roca; Antony, Fornals, Ezzalzouli; Hernandez

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting and new challenge for both clubs. We predict Real Betis to emerge victorious against Racing Genk in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Genk 1-2 Real Betis

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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