Real Betis vs Real Madrid
Spanish La Liga
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin (Sevilla).
Match preview
Betis made an impressive start to their 2020-21 season, opening with a 1-0 win at Alaves on September 13 before recording a 2-0 home success over Real Valladolid last weekend.
Nabil Fekir and William Carvalho were both on the scoresheet against Valladolid at the Estadio Benito Villarmarin and the home team seek to put their third straight win on the board this weekend.
There are not out of the fact that Betis fought in the forefront of last season theft of Spain, finishing 15th in the table, only five points above the bottom three.
Manuel Pellegrini has been named head coach of the meeting in Seville in July, however, and the team are now entering a new era under the leadership of experienced South American.
Betis are actually unbeaten in their last three league games for Madrid as they recorded a 2-1 victory when the two teams met in the corresponding match last season.
Madrid, as mentioned, made a disappointing start to their domestic season last weekend, sharing the points with Sociedad at Anoeta courtesy of a goalless draw.
The match was the team's first since losing to Manchester City in the last stage 16 of the Champions League on August 7, and it is important they get up to the speed of the league as soon as possible.
Los Blancos were spectacular in the latter stages of last season, winning nine of their final 10 games of the league at the end of the summit, five points of second place in Barcelona.
The financial impact of the pandemic coronavirus prevented Madrid make major signings during the transfer window this summer, but head coach Zinedine Zidane hope Martin Ødegaard can take a big role for this team season after his return from Real Sociedad.
capital giants will certainly be looking to get three wins on the board against Betis, Valladolid and Levante before kicking international break in the coming months.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid the previous line-up:
Real Betis (vs Valladolid): Congratulations; Emerson, Mandi, Bartra, Moreno; Rodriguez, Carvalho; Fekir Joaquin Canales; Borja Inglesias
Real Madrid (vs Sociedad): Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Modric, Kroos; Rodrygo, Odegaard, Vinicius; Benzema.
Andrés Guardado remains sidelined for Betis, but Nabil Fekir recovered once. As for Madrid, Eden Hazard is not quite ready to return from injury to the ankle.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid head-to-head
Real Madrid had the better of their opponents in the last 10 games, winning five and drawing two. Real Betis, meanwhile, managed three victories in this period, but it is their recent form against Los Blancos which is much more interesting.
Los Verdiblancos are unbeaten in their last three games against Real Madrid, winning twice and drawing once. The two last met in March, with a 2-1 win at Betis Villamarin.
Real Betis guide forms: W-W-W-W-W
Form guide Real Madrid: W-W-D-L-D
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction
Goals have been rare in matches of Real Madrid in recent times, with the permission of their best defense in the league last season. In addition, Ramos and Co. were not at their best in scoring with Benzema will not be a regular customer grooving in goal.
Real Betis had a narrow victory in the opening clash with a final scor 2-0. The host can be expected to result despite the home field advantage, as it is Los Blancos on the other side. However, Real Madrid could not overcome the host in both facilities last term.
Given the change in position of the team Zidane lockdown leading to a swift turn to the title last season in La Liga, the away win can not be neglected in the clash. For safer options, bet on draw Real Madrid at 1.40 odds will probably be the ideal choice for the meeting.
Also, there will not be many goals in the clash despite many famous names in the middle as the host will probably play more defensively. Therefore the tip for under 3.5 goals is probably the best bet for punters to give decent returns from the meeting.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid betting tips
Under 3.5 goals @ 1.44 (4/9).
Draw bet: Real Madrid @ 1.40 (2/5).
