Real Betis vs Elche: Match Preview and Availability Update

Match context

Real Betis host Elche at Estadio de La Cartuja, Sevilla, on 2026-05-12 in La Liga Regular Season - 36. Betis sit 5th on 54 points with a goal difference of 11, while Elche are 16th with 39 points and a goal difference of -8.

Real Betis availability

Real Betis have several defensive concerns. Marc Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined. Ángel Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. Aitor Ruibal (Red Card) is sidelined through suspension. Natan (Injury) is doubtful. None of Betis’ leading scorers or creators from the league-wide stats are listed among the absentees, so attacking leaders C. Hernández (10 goals, 3 assists) and A. Ezzalzouli (9 goals, 8 assists) are expected to be available.

Elche availability

Elche also face issues in attack. Yago Alonso (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Adam Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Rafa Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Their top scorer André Silva (10 goals) and key creator Á. Rodríguez (6 goals, 5 assists) are not listed as missing and should be available.

Impact summary

Betis’ absences are concentrated in defense and wide areas, potentially affecting build-up but not their main goal threat. Elche risk reduced attacking depth if Boayar and Rafa Mir do not feature, placing greater load on André Silva and Á. Rodríguez to sustain an attack that has produced 46 league goals so far.