In the upcoming round of the Copa del Rey, Real Betis is set to face Torrent in what promises to be an intriguing clash. While the Seville-based team is the clear favorite, history has shown that underdogs from lower divisions can often deliver unexpected results.
Copa del Rey, Round of 32
December 3, Torrent, San Gregorio Stadium
Torrent vs. Betis at 22:00
Insights on Torrent
Torrent, a football club established in 1922, is located in the city of Torrent, Valencia. Competing in the Segunda KIFF, the team plays its home matches at the San Gregorio Stadium. Over its century-long existence, Torrent has navigated the ups and downs of Spanish football, transitioning from regional leagues to national competitions. The club’s most recent achievement was its promotion to the Segunda KIFF (the fourth tier of Spanish football) during the 2022-2023 season, marking a significant milestone in its modern history.
The current iteration of Torrent embodies the spirit of lower-division clubs in Spain, characterized by a limited budget, strong community ties, and a commitment to youth development. Despite these constraints, the team consistently strives to secure its position within the league standings, aiming to establish itself at the fourth-division level.
Projected lineup for Torrent: Hugo Esteban, Sergi Serrano, Raúl Caballero, Asier Parra, Marc Dolz, Mario Genovés, Fernando Cano, Boris Kouassi, Adrián Perez, Ivi Martínez, Manu Viana.
Updates on Betis
Real Betis has been enjoying a successful season thus far, currently holding the fifth position in La Liga, which could potentially secure them a spot in the Champions League under favorable circumstances. In their last outing, the team triumphed over Sevilla in the Seville derby with a score of 2-0. Prior to that, they achieved two victories in the Europa League against Utrecht (2-1) and Lyon (2-0). However, the team has faced challenges in La Liga, with draws against Valencia and Girona, highlighting a lack of consistency that has prevented them from breaking into the top four.
Given the demanding schedule, head coach Manuel Pellegrini is expected to implement some rotation for the cup match, providing opportunities for players who have seen less action recently.
Projected lineup for Betis: Adrián – Ruibal, Gómez, Llorente, Ortiz – Junque, Altimira, Ávila – García, Bakambu, Riquelme.
Torrent vs. Betis: Head-to-Head Statistics
This match will mark the first encounter between the two teams in their respective histories.
Recent Matches of Torrent
- 30.11. Torrent – Andratx 2:2 (Segunda KIFF)
- 23.11. Castellón – Torrent 0:2 (Segunda KIFF)
- 16.11. Torrent – Baleares 1:2 (Segunda KIFF)
- 09.11. Barcelona B – Torrent 4:1 (Segunda KIFF)
- 02.11. Torrent – Valencia B 2:2 (Segunda KIFF)
Recent Matches of Betis
- 30.11. Sevilla – Betis 0:2 (La Liga)
- 27.11. Betis – Utrecht 2:1 (Europa League)
- 23.11. Betis – Girona 1:1 (La Liga)
- 09.11. Valencia – Betis 1:1 (La Liga)
- 06.11. Betis – Lyon 2:0 (Europa League)
Torrent vs. Betis: Betting Odds
Torrent vs. Betis: Prediction from UA-Football
As one of the leaders in La Liga, Betis is expected to secure a victory against their fourth-division opponent, even with a rotated squad. A win by a margin of two goals or more seems likely. Prediction – Betis to win with a handicap of -1.5 at odds of 1.55.
