Slovan Bratislava vs Real Betis Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

Champions League nights like this are why the league phase is so watchable. Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava host a Real Betis side with plenty of quality but a growing injury…

By Reetam Bodhak

September 21, 2026

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Champions League nights like this are why the league phase is so watchable. Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava host a Real Betis side with plenty of quality but a growing injury list. It is a classic underdog-versus-favourite setup, and those games rarely follow the script.

Slovan Bratislava vs Real Betis: Match Snapshot

Detail	Info
Competition	UEFA Champions League 2026/27, League Phase (Matchday 5)
Date	Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Kick-off	20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET / 01:30 AM IST (25 Nov)
Venue	National Football Stadium, Bratislava
TV in India	Sony Sports Ten channels
Streaming in India	SonyLIV

Team Preview

Slovan Bratislava arrive as Slovak champions for the 24th time after winning the 2025-26 Niké liga. FotMob’s match insights say they haven’t lost in 10 matches, and they have a full squad. They will have a loud home crowd and nothing to lose. Wikipedia fotmob

Real Betis are the more experienced European side on paper, but they are without four players through injury. Those absences hurt most in defence. fotmob

Team News

Team	Unavailable Players
Slovan Bratislava	None
Real Betis	Marc Bartra (muscle), Diego Llorente (muscle), Aitor Ruibal (meniscus), Ismael Barea (cruciate ligament)

Predicted Lineups

Official lineups are not out yet. FotMob publishes predicted lineups a few days ahead, and the confirmed XI usually lands about an hour before kick-off. Expect Slovan to stay compact and hit on the counter, while Betis look to control possession with a reshuffled back line. Check the live FotMob match page for updates. fotmob

Prediction

Slovan’s unbeaten run and home support make this closer than the names suggest. Even so, Betis’s quality in the final third should tell over 90 minutes.

TechnoSports prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-2 Real Betis. This is our opinion only, and injury news could change the picture.

How to Watch in India

The Sony Sports Network shows Champions League fixtures on channels including Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 2, Ten 3 and Ten 5. Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app and website. With a 01:30 AM IST start, set an alarm or catch the highlights on the official UEFA match page. The Sunday Guardian India TV News