Betis hosts Nottingham Forest at Estadio de La Cartuja on matchday one of the UEFA Europa League on 24 September 2025. The showdown kicks off at 21:00 (SAST).
Nottingham returns to European football after a 30-year hiatus. The English club travels to Spain to face an amped Betis following their recent thrashing of Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Betis has had a good start to the new La Liga season. Out of six matches, Manuel Pellegrini’s side has won two, drawn three, and lost only one. On the other hand, Nottingham has five points after five games in the Premier League. They’ve won only one, drawn two, and lost two.
Nottingham has conceded in all five league fixtures, while Betis has just one clean sheet in its six La Liga matches.
Betis vs Nottingham: Who Are the Key Players?
One of the key players for Betis is Cucho Hernández. The Colombian striker or winger has scored two goals in six La Liga matches for Betis. Another key player in Betis’ squad is Pablo Fornals.
Just like Hernández, Fornals has scored two goals in six La Liga matches. The attacking midfielder can open up any defence with his passes and can create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.
For Nottingham Forest, Igor Jesus can make things happen when given a chance in the match. The Brazilian, who is a former Botafogo player, joined Nottingham in July 2025. He scored three goals in ten appearances for Botafogo in 2025. He also scored a brace when Nottingham lost 3-2 to Swansea in a recent EFL Cup thriller.
Betis Latest Results in La Liga
Real Betis thrashed Real Sociedad 3-1 at Estadio de La Cartuja in Round 5 of La Liga on 19 September 2025. The score was 1-1 going into the halftime break. Cucho Hernández scored the lead for Betis, but Brais Méndez equalised for Sociedad.
Betis’ spirited performance in the second half earned them maximum points from the clash. Álex Remiro gifted Betis a second goal when he scored in his own net in the 49th minute. Pablo Fornals put the game beyond Real Sociedad’s reach when he scored the third goal in the 69th minute.
In another league match on 14 September 2025, Real Betis played a 2-2 draw with newly promoted Levante. The new boys went 2-0 up in the first ten minutes of the match.
However, the lack of La Liga experience led to Real Betis’ comeback in the clash. Hernández pulled one back for Betis in the 45+2 minute. Fornals scored Betis’ equaliser in the 81st minute.
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Nottingham Forest Latest Results in the Premier League
In their last match on 20 September 2025, Nottingham drew 1-1 with Burnley in Round 5 of the Premier League. Neco Williams put the visitors ahead in the second minute of the encounter. However, Jaidon Anthony equalised for Burnley when he received a stunning pass inside the box in the 20th minute.
In another league match on 13 September 2025, Arsenal defeated Nottingham 3-0 at the Emirates in London. Martín Zubimendi scored twice, in the 32nd and 79th minutes, in the Round 4 clash. Viktor Gyökeres scored the other goal for Arsenal.
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Betis vs Nottingham: Head-to-Head
Real Betis and Nottingham Forest have only met once. In a friendly match on 14 July 2018, the Spanish side beat Nottingham 1-0. The winning goal of the showdown came late when Ryad Boudebouz netted in the 82nd minute. The club friendly took place at a neutral venue.
Betis Fixtures:
- On Sunday, 28 September 2025, Real Betis takes on Osasuna at Estadio de La Cartuja in Round 7 of La Liga. The match kicks off at 21:00.
- On Thursday, 2 October 2025, Real Betis travels to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets on matchday two of the Europa League. The match starts at 18:45.
Nottingham Fixtures:
- On Saturday, 27 September 2025, Nottingham Forest hosts Sunderland at City Ground in Round 6 of the Premier League. The match kicks off at 18:30.
- On Thursday, 2 October 2025, Nottingham Forest hosts Midtjylland on matchday two of the Europa League. The clash starts at 21:00.
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