Real Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st September 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Real Betis lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important encounter at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Preview
Real Betis are in 15th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The Andalusian outfit eased past Kryvbas by a 3-0 scoreline in the Europa Conference League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and are yet to hit their stride this season. Los Blancos were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Las Palmas in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have a good recent record against Real Betis and have won 25 out of the last 47 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Betis' seven victories.
- Real Madrid and Real Betis have played out draws in five of their last seven matches in La Liga and have played out stalemates in their last three such games.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 25 matches at home in La Liga - their longest such run in the competition under Carlo Ancelotti.
- Real Betis have played out draws in their first two matches in La Liga this season and could record three such results to start a season for the first time since the 1977-1978 season.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction
Real Madrid have flattered to deceive this season and have plenty of work to do to keep up with Barcelona at the top of the league table. Kylian Mbappe is yet to find his feet at the club and will look to prove his mettle this weekend.
Real Betis can pack a punch on their day and have troubled Real Madrid in the recent past. Real Madrid have been fairly ineffective so far and could be held to another draw on Sunday.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-2 Real Betis
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Betis to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Vinicius Junior to score - Yes