Elche CF vs Real Betis: Confirmed Lineups for November 8, 2026

Information verified: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:42 p.m. Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00) in Elche, Spain; 12:42 p.m. UTC. This is a pre-kickoff lineup update, not a final-score report.

Elche CF and Real Betis have confirmed their starting lineups for their LaLiga Matchday 12 meeting on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Elche’s official match center now names all 22 starters, including Matías Dituro and Fer Niño for the home side, and Álvaro Valles, Antony and Troy Parrott for Betis. That is the main change from the earlier preview, which did not yet have confirmed team sheets.

Kickoff remains scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in Elche, Spain, CET (UTC+01:00), or 1:00 p.m. UTC, at Estadio Martínez Valero. At the verification time above, LaLiga still displayed the match as scheduled; an official score and match result were not yet available. Elche’s club preview identifies DAZN as the television option in Spain.

Destaques

• Confirmed starters: The official Elche CF match center lists both full starting XIs, replacing earlier projected lineups.
• Time and location: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Elche, Spain; 1:00 p.m. UTC; Estadio Martínez Valero.
• How to watch: Elche CF lists DAZN for Spain. Availability elsewhere depends on territorial broadcast rights and the viewer’s subscription.
• Prematch stakes: Betis enter fourth with 23 points and Elche 17th with 10 after 11 league games each; there was no confirmed final score at the stated check.

What are the confirmed Elche CF vs Real Betis starting lineups?

The official Elche CF match center has replaced the earlier pregame uncertainty with a named lineup for each team. Both teams are displayed in a 4-3-3 formation by the match center, although actual player positions can shift during play. These are official listed starters, not a predicted XI.

Elche CF starting XI

Matías Dituro; Roy Revivo, Federico Redondo, Germán Valera, Fer Niño, Martim Carvalho Neto, Lucas Cepeda, Rubén Sánchez, Víctor Chust, Ali Houary and Javi Morcillo.

Head coach Martín Anselmi names Dituro among the starters, with Fer Niño in the side and Lucas Cepeda, Germán Valera and Javi Morcillo also on the team sheet. The official substitutes include Pedro Bigas, Ezequiel Ponce, Facundo Buonanotte and Grady Diangana, offering options if the game requires a change of approach.

Real Betis starting XI

Álvaro Valles; Héctor Bellerín, Natan Bernardo de Souza, Marc Bartra, Antony Matheus dos Santos, Pablo Fornals, Abde Ezzalzouli, Fran García, Troy Parrott, Marc Roca and Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez (Isco).

Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini starts Valles in goal. The attacking options include Antony, Abde, Isco and Troy Parrott, with Fornals and Roca also in the listed XI. Álvaro Fidalgo, previously described as a fitness doubt in the club’s match preview, appears on the official substitutes list; that provides a firmer matchday status than the earlier uncertainty, but does not establish whether he will enter the game.

The full lists, coaching staff and referee assignments can be checked directly in Elche CF’s official match center. Any late replacements should be verified there or on LaLiga’s match page rather than assumed from a pregame prediction.

When and where is Elche vs Real Betis being played?

This is a 2026–27 LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 12 fixture, with Elche as the home team at Estadio Martínez Valero in Elche, Spain. The confirmed match time is 2:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) on Sunday, November 8, equivalent to 1:00 p.m. UTC on the same date. Mainland Spain returned to standard time on October 25, so CET—not CEST—is the correct local zone for this kickoff.

LaLiga’s official game page and Matchday 12 listing both identify the fixture, date and referee. The 1:00 p.m. UTC reference is useful for international readers, but it should not be confused with the local stadium time. The calendar date is the date of the game, not the article’s publication time.

How can viewers watch Elche CF vs Real Betis?

DAZN is the broadcaster specifically named for viewers in Spain in Elche CF’s November 7 official preview. Fans should verify the live channel or stream inside their service and check package restrictions before kickoff. A Spanish broadcast listing cannot be assumed to apply in the United States, the United Kingdom or any other territory.

For viewers outside Spain, LaLiga’s official where-to-watch directory is a useful starting point for territorial rights information. For live play-by-play events, team information and later score updates, follow the official LaLiga match page and the Elche CF match center. No international broadcaster has been independently verified for this specific fixture in this update.

How does the official team news change the prematch picture?

Before the team sheets were published, Elche’s official preview said Thomas Lemar and Marc Aguado would not be available. Neither appears in Elche’s official XI or its listed substitutes. The club’s preview also reported that Cucho Hernández was injured and Facundo Bernal suspended for Betis; neither is included in the official starting lineup or listed bench for this match. Those reports remain relevant as background, while the published matchday selections are the strongest evidence of who is actually available to start.

The more notable change is the clarity around individual roles. Elche have named Fer Niño from the start, and Betis have named Troy Parrott, Antony and Isco in the XI. Fidalgo’s appearance on the bench also supersedes the previous description of him as an unresolved fitness question. None of those selections proves a specific tactical outcome or indicates which team will control the game once it begins.

Elche’s preview portrayed a team seeking a first home league victory of the campaign after a narrow defeat to Valencia. Betis arrived following a LaLiga win over Málaga and a Champions League defeat at Borussia Dortmund. The latter adds context to Pellegrini’s selection choices, but fatigue, substitutions and tactical effectiveness cannot be established solely from that schedule.

How do Elche and Real Betis compare in the standings?

With 11 league games played by each team before this fixture, the official match pages show a 13-point gap between the clubs. Betis are fourth on 23 points, while Elche are 17th on 10 points. These are pre-kickoff rankings and should not be confused with an automatically updated live table.

Elche’s need for points is immediate because they begin near the relegation positions. Betis, by contrast, have an opportunity to reinforce their standing among the leading sides. Both coaches also have the international break ahead, making this an important checkpoint without changing the basic principle: points and positions shift only after actual results are recorded.

What could the result mean after Matchday 12?

If Elche win, they rise from 10 to 13 points. A draw takes them to 11; a loss leaves them at 10. If Betis win, they climb from 23 to 26; a draw takes them to 24. These are conditional points totals, not claimed outcomes. The precise standings after the round also depend on other clubs’ results and applicable tiebreakers.

The confirmed team sheets help fans understand which players will begin the contest, but the lineups do not forecast the score. Goals, bookings, substitutions and any eventual result will require match evidence once play begins. For that reason, this article retains its pregame scope and does not present an unverified live score or full-time report.

Where can the live score and verified result be checked?

Use LaLiga’s official Elche–Betis match page for match status and statistics, the official Matchday 12 results list for league-wide results, or the Elche CF match center for the lineup and match-event sections. At 1:42 p.m. CET (12:42 p.m. UTC) on November 8, the official league page had not recorded a final result. A score should be added only after an authoritative match report or live event feed confirms it.

FAQ: Elche CF vs Real Betis

Are the Elche and Betis starting lineups confirmed?

Yes. Elche CF’s official match center names the 11 starters for each club ahead of the November 8 game, including Fer Niño for Elche and Antony, Isco and Troy Parrott for Betis.

What time is Elche vs Real Betis, and where is it played?

Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Elche, Spain, or 1:00 p.m. UTC, at Estadio Martínez Valero.

Where can fans watch the game and get the final score?

Elche CF lists DAZN for Spain; check LaLiga’s official broadcaster directory for other territories. For a verified score, use LaLiga’s match page or the Elche CF match center once play begins and after full time.

Official sources checked: Elche CF match center and confirmed team sheets; LaLiga official match listing; LaLiga Matchday 12 results; Elche CF official November 7 preview, including DAZN and pregame absences.