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Three valuable points will be at stake when Real Madrid visit Estadio de la Cartuja for their La Liga clash with Real Betis on Friday.
The visitors have had a great start to their campaign and will look to keep their 100% record intact.
Real Betis, meanwhile, are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.
Read our Real Betis vs Real Madrid prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid key stats
- Real Madrid have won six games in a row.
- The last three encounters between these sides produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Real Madrid's last nine outings across all competitions.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid preview: Madrid's dominance to continue?
Real Betis vs Real Madrid — Tale of the Tape
| Real Betis | vs | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 2nd |
| 6 | Points | 9 |
| 4 | Goals For | 10 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Betis are coming off their first defeat of the season, as they suffered a humiliating 5-2 loss at the hands of Levante last weekend.
The Andalusian side, who have earned six points from a possible nine in La Liga this term, will face their toughest challenge yet as they take on a Real Madrid side they have only beaten once in the last 12 H2Hs.
Real Madrid have hit the woodwork more times (3) than any other team in La Liga this season.
Head coach Manuel Pellegrini has several players sidelined for this skirmish, as Diego Conde (shoulder), Giovani Lo Celso (muscle), and Aitor Ruibal (meniscus) are all ruled out due to the aforementioned injuries, while Angel Ortiz will need a final assessment to ascertain his availability status.
Despite their injury concerns and a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture just around the corner, the Chilean manager is expected to field his best possible XI for this clash.
On the other hand, it was business as usual for Real Madrid, as they cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Malaga on Sunday.
Los Blancos have now won six consecutive matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last 11 outings (W10, D1).
Real Madrid are leading the league in total shots per game this term.
Ahead of his team's second away game of the season, Jose Mourinho has a long list of injured players, including Rodrygo Goes (ACL), Ferland Mendy (ligaments), Endrick (muscle), Thiago Pitarch (knee), Raul Asencio (shin), and Aurelien Tchouameni (muscle).
Although Real Madrid have lost only once in the last 12 meetings between these sides (W5, D6), they have struggled on the road against Real Betis in recent years, with no wins in their last four visits (D3, L1).
Real Betis vs Real Madrid form guide & betting tips
| Real Betis | vs | Real Madrid |
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| 6 | Points | 9 |
| 7th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 4 | Goals For | 10 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 2 |
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Whispers Predicts: Real Betis 1-3 Real Madrid
At 4/9 (1.44), Real Madrid are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
The visitors have 10 wins in their last 11 outings across all competitions, and despite their recent struggles on the road against Betis, we are confident that Los Blancos will claim all the spoils here.
Both teams were on the scoresheet in the last three H2Hs, and this can be backed at 13/20 (1.65).
We also fancy over 3.5 total goals at 1/1 (2.00), as was the case in Real Madrid's last two fixtures.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Real Madrid at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> Real Madrid & BTTS – Yes at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-3 at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Outsider