Real Betis is set to travel to The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday for a La Liga clash against hosts Real Madrid.
In this match preview, we analyze the recent match results, head-to-head record, team news, and provide a prediction for the game.
Match Preview
Real Madrid enters this fixture after a thrilling 4-4 draw against Villarreal in La Liga.
In that match, Real Madrid had 57% possession, 12 shots at goal, and scored goals through Arda Güler, Joselu, and Lucas Vázquez.
Villarreal, on the other hand, had 21 shots on goal, with Alexander Sørloth being their scorer.
Real Madrid has seen at least three goals per match in their last six meetings.
Real Betis, coming off a defeat against Real Sociedad, will be looking for a better result in this match.
Real Betis had 68% possession and 18 attempts on goal in their previous game, but Real Sociedad managed to score twice.
Real Betis has conceded goals in five of their last six games, indicating room for improvement in defense.
- Real Madrid: DWWWWD
- Real Betis: WDWWDL
Head-to-Head:
Looking at the head-to-head record, Real Madrid has won two matches against Real Betis, while Real Betis is yet to secure a victory.
The tally of drawn results stands at four.
These encounters have seen a total of six goals, with Real Madrid scoring four and Real Betis scoring two.
The previous league contest between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, with Aitor Ruibal scoring for Real Betis and Jude Bellingham scoring for Real Madrid.
Team News & Updates:
Real Madrid will be without Aurélien Tchouaméni and David Alaba due to injuries.
They are expected to start with a 4-3-1-2 formation, including players like Thibaut Courtois, Daniel Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Ruediger, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior.
Real Betis has just one fitness concern, with Isco sidelined due to a broken fibula.
They are likely to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring players such as Claudio Bravo, Hector Bellerin, S. Papastathopoulos, Chadi Riad, Juan Miranda, Johnny, Marc Roca, A. Ezzalzouli, Nabil Fekir, Ayoze Perez, and Willian Jose.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering Real Madrid’s strong form and home advantage, they are expected to control the match and secure a comfortable victory.
- Real Madrid 3-0 Real Betis
