Real Betis vs Real Madrid Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Real Betis vs Real Madrid on and what time does it start? Real Betis vs Real Madrid will take place on Saturday 9th December, 2023 – 15:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Betis vs Real Madrid? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Betis vs Real Madrid on in the UK? Real Betis vs Real Madrid will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Real Betis vs Real Madrid in the UK? Real Betis vs Real Madrid can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
REAL BETIS
Under the management of former Manchester City and Real Madrid boss Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis sit tucked inside the top seven and the European qualifying places as they continue to once again overperform their general expectations and seeming financial capabilities. They have built up a long unbeaten run of form in La Liga.
In fact, their slender 2-1 victory away to Villanovense in the second round of the Copa del Rey in midweek means that the Andalusians have now suffered just one defeat in their last 16 matches across all competitions with that one defeat coming with a much changed side in an away game against Sparta Prague recently in the UEFA Europa League.
REAL MADRID
Los Blancos begin the 15th match day of the 2023/24 La Liga campaign sitting at the top-of-the-table. They come into this on the back of a comfortable cruise to a 2-0 victory at home to Granada last weekend, which made it five successive victories across all competitions as they sit a couple of points clear of Girona at the top.
Real Madrid have suffered just one defeat in their 19 matches across all competitions so far this season with that one loss coming in the derby against Atletico Madrid in September. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, though, have been fairly underwhelming in their performances with a reliance on star men such as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL BETIS
Real Betis have a bit of a defensive injury crisis with injuries to William Carvalho, Claudio Bravo and Youssouf Sabaly; as well as Hector Bellerin being suspended.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Rui Silva; Sokratis, Pezzella, Riad, Abner; Diao, Guido, Roca, Ayoze; Isco; Willian Jose
UNAVAILABLE: Bellerin (Suspended), Fekir (Injured), Carvalho (Injured), Bravo (Injured), Sabaly (Injured), Bartra (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Rodrigo Sanchez (Injured)
REAL MADRID
Real Madrid have seemingly had an injury crisis all season and their right-back, Dani Carvajal, has been added to the long list of absentees.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Lunin; Nacho, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos; Valverde, Bellingham; Diaz; Joselu, Rodrygo
UNAVAILABLE: Carvajal (Injured), Modric (Injured), Vinicius Junior (Injured), Camavinga (Injured), Guler (Injured), Tchouameni (Injured), Militao (Injured), Courtois (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Real Betis have gone unbeaten since their 5-0 hammering at the hands of Barcelona in Catalonia all the way back in mid-September. However, they have done so in an un-Pellegrini fashion with a focus on being relatively difficult to beat and that style of football is quite percentage-based so the old saying of ‘being due’ would apply to them this weekend. ‘Being due’ a defeat and then facing a Real Madrid side that have consistently found a way to win throughout the campaign in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League is not a good combination for the hosts.
BETTING TIP: REAL MADRID TO WIN
