Real Betis recorded a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the corresponding game last season. This time, a resilient El Glorioso, aiming to secure a Europa League spot, returns to action at the Estadio Benito Villamarín to face a Madrid side chasing the league title.
It's La Liga action on Friday, April 24, as Real Madrid travels to Seville to face a Betis side that has picked up 26 points from 15 home matches. Los Blancos boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be aiming to refocus his team after recent league reverses.
📈Team Form 📉
🔹 Real Betis: — Currently fifth in the table following a 3-2 victory away to Girona.
🔸 Real Madrid: — Sit second in La Liga after ending a winless run with a 2-1 victory over Alaves.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥 The last meeting between these sides was in January, ending in a dominant 5-1 victory for Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.
🔥 Real Betis has picked up 26 points from 15 home matches, suffering only three defeats in the process this season.
🔥 Real Madrid has the second-best away record in the league, recording nine wins and 30 points from 15 matches.
🔥 Real Betis has only lost two of their last six league games against Real Madrid, including three draws.
🔥 This match serves as a crucial fixture for both clubs ahead of the season's final stretch in Spain.
🔬What to Expect From Both Teams🔥
🟢Real Betis| Form: L🔴D🟡D🟡D🟡L🔴W🟢:
Manuel Pellegrini's side enters this clash with confidence after a 3-2 win over Girona, despite recently being knocked out of the Europa League quarter-finals.
With a squad featuring the returning Antony and standout attacker Abde Ezzalzouli, they provide a stern test for any visiting side in Seville.
Having maintained a five-point lead over Celta Vigo, this fixture against the capital giants is a strategic move to secure European qualification.
⚪Real Madrid| Form: W🟢L🔴L🔴D🟡L🔴W🟢:
Alvaro Arbeloa's men are looking to build on their victory over Alaves after a difficult run that included a Champions League exit to Bayern Munich.
Despite the absence of the injured Eder Militao and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the capital giants still boast world-class threats in Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
With the gap to leaders Barcelona currently standing at six points, finding their winning rhythm away from home is a top priority for the technical bench.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🟢 Real Betis (possible):
Valles, Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez, Amrabat, Roca, Antony, Fornals, Ezzalzouli, Hernandez.
⚪Real Madrid (possible):
Lunin, Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé.
🔥Matchups & Players to Watch👀
✨ Antony—The returning attacker arrives back from suspension and could be the vital spark needed to unlock the Madrid defence.
✨ Kylian Mbappe—A constant goal threat who found the net against Alaves and will be expected to lead the line for Los Blancos.
✨ Abde Ezzalzouli—The standout performer from the midweek victory who will look to exploit spaces down the left wing.
✨ Jude Bellingham—A vital cog in the Real Madrid engine room who will be tasked with driving the team forward from midfield.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Real Betis/Home to win = 3.75
💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.91
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.52
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.54
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a dominant home side in Betis faces a Madrid team desperate to rediscover their title-winning touch.
With both teams treating this as a vital step toward their season goals, the Estadio Benito Villamarín is set for a compelling night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Real Betis vs. Real Madrid game here on MSport.
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