Real Madrid vs Real Betis Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 01.09.2024

• Date and Time: September 1, 20:30 GMT+1
• Venue:  Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Preview 

Real Madrid

Real Madrid managed to earn five points in the first three matches of La Liga and are in fourth place in the standings. Despite high-profile addition of Kylian Mbappe, Carlo Ancelotti has yet to find the ideal lineup, leaving Los Blancos four points adrift of league leaders Barcelona.

🎙️ @MrAncelotti: “We’re struggling to find last year’s solidity.” #LasPalmasRealMadrid

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 30, 2024

In their match against Las Palmas, Real Madrid were caught off guard early on when Alberto Moleiro opened the scoring with a well-taken strike. In the first half, the hosts defended well, but a handball in the 69th minute allowed Vinicius Jr. to equalize the score from the penalty spot.

Despite dominating possession in the final 20 minutes, Real Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances and ultimately had to settle for a draw. The overall quality of their performance was underwhelming and rightly drew criticism.

Real Betis

Betis have played only two La Liga matches so far this season, earning two points from a pair of draws. In the opening round, they shared the spoils with Girona (1-1) and then drew against Alaves (0-0). The match was lacklustre and neither side truly deserved to win. 

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— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) August 30, 2024

Currently sitting 14th in La Liga, Betis will be looking to carry the momentum from their victory over FC Kryvbas, which secured their place in the Conference League group stage, into their upcoming clash at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Marc Bartra scored the only goal for Betis in La Liga. The former Barcelona centre-back has lost only once in his previous H2H matches against Los Blancos and will try to keep Mbappe quiet. 

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head-to-Head Statistics 

Since 2003, Real Madrid and Betis have faced each other 42 times. Real Madrid won 22 times, drew 14 and lost 6. Notably, four of the last five meetings at the Santiago Bernabéu have ended in goalless draws, highlighting Betis’ ability to frustrate Los Blancos on their home turf.

 However, Betis are currently on an eight-match winless streak in this fixture.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Player Focus 

Kylian Mbappe has yet to score his first goal, but the French forward showed plenty of intent against Las Palmas, unleashing shots from almost every position. Meanwhile, Vinícius Jr. has scored his first goal of the La Liga season from the penalty spot.

On the Betis side, Abde Ezzalzouli is coming off a confidence-boosting brace against FC Kryvbas, with Aitor Ruibal also finding the net. These players will try their best to trouble Real Madrid’s defenders and net at least once. 

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Tactical Analysis 

Real Madrid has switched between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 formation. However, the latter proved to be ineffective, as the majority of players tend to favor operating from the left flank. This creates a tactical imbalance that Carlo Ancelotti will need to address.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 29, 2024

Betis have consistently employed a 4-2-3-1 formation, which has worked well for them in the first two matches and Manuel Pellegrini is unlikely to change their strategy against Los Blancos.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Prediction 

• Football pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.42 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis

Recent encounters between Real Madrid and Betis have been low-scoring affairs. Six of their last seven meetings have ended with fewer than three goals, and remarkably, Real Madrid failed to score in four of their last five head-to-head matches at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 29, 2024

Given these trends, we think that Real Betis will be alert in the defence and wait for their chances. They have a balanced midfield where the players cooperate well with each other. Real Madrid on the other hand, have yet to find their momentum and have often looked disjointed in the final third.

We anticipate a tightly contested match where even a single goal can decide the outcome. A reasonable betting option would be under 2.5 goals. 

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Betting Tip 

• Football Pick: Kylian Mbappe to Score
• Odds: 1.90 (22Bet)

The football world is eagerly awaiting Kylian Mbappé’s first La Liga goal. The former PSG forward had had his chances in the first three games but has yet to find the back of the net.

However, we think that this match is an ideal chance for Mbappe to finally open his tally. Carlo Ancelotti has put trust in him and the 25-year-old will enter the pitch with utmost motivation. 

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 29, 2024

Despite Betis’ strong defensive setup, we believe Real Madrid will eventually break through, and Mbappé is the most likely candidate to do so. We suggest the following pick: Mbappe to score anytime against Real Betis. 

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