LaLiga 2022-23: Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

High-flying Heliopolitanos look for a Champions League spot with an upset over Los Blancos.

The matchday 24 of the Spanish top flight will bring some exciting encounters to the screen. 5th placed Real Betis are all set to face the 2nd placed Real Madrid at home in a crucial encounter as both sides will be eyeing the three important points to improve their positioning on the points table.

The Verdiblancos have been on an impressive three-match winning streak and will look to cause a big upset against Los Blancos that will help them close the gap with the 4th placed Atletico with a Champions League qualification in hindsight. 

Carlo Ancelotti’s men, on the other hand, have been equally good and a win over Betis will help the side keep their chances alive in the LaLiga title race, with table-toppers Barcelona currently sitting at the top with a 7 points advantage over their rivals.

Kick-off:

Sunday, 05-04-2023; 8:00 PM (GMT)Monday, 06-03-2023; 01:30 AM (IST)

Real Betis (Form All Competitions): W-W-W-L-LReal Madrid (Form All Competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Player to Watch

Real Betis: Borja Iglesias

The Spanish centre-forward has been the star of the show for Betis as he has led from the front this season. Iglesias has found the back of the net on ten different occasions and is currently in fourth place among the top scorers in the league this season. The player has also made 3 crucial assists and is bound to be a key player for his team in the game against Madrid.

Real Madrid: Federico Valverde

The Los Blancos midfielder has been in great form for the side this season. He has been a crucial member of the side in the attacking third. The Uruguayan star has already made nine goal contributions in the ongoing edition of the Spanish top flight and will be looking to increase his figures when his side faces the Verdiblancos away from home.

Match Facts

• Since the arrival of Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis have failed to get a win over Real Madrid in all their last five encounters.
• Real Betis are on a three-game winning run and have not managed to make it to four since the 2021 LaLiga campaign.
• Real Madrid have won 5 out of the 6 away games against Betis, including the 6-1 win back in 2016. The win was only one of the three occasions in LaLiga top-flight history where the side conceded six-plus goals.

Injury and Team News

Betis have suffered a major blow as Nabil Fekir suffered a ruptured ligament in the last game for the side and is expected to miss the upcoming fix months. Other than that defending midfielder Paul Akouokou is likely to miss the game against Madrid. 

Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Ferland Mendy who has been nursing an injury for a while now. David Alaba will also miss the trip to Real Betis. Apart from the duo, the Madrid boss is likely to have all other players available. Real Madrid will have a big boost as Rodrygo has returned after missing the game against Atletico Madrid.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches: 53

Real Betis: 10

Real Madrid: 27

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineup

Real Betis Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)

Bravo; Ruibal, Pezella, Felipe, Abner; Carvalho, Guardado; Juanmi, Rodri, Enrique;Iglesias

Real Madrid Line-up (4-3-3)

Courtois: Nacho, Rudiger, Militao, Carvajal: Modric, Tchoumeni, Ceballos: Vinicius, Benzema, Valverde

Prediction

This should be an exciting fixture on the cards, Real Betis are in good form in their past few games and could pose somewhat of a threat to Madrid. However, despite all the current form for the home side, Carlo Ancelotti and his men look like the favourites to grab the three points from this fixture.

Prediction: Real Betis 1 – 3 Real Madrid

Telecast

India: Sports 18, Voot, and Jio Cinema

UK: LaLiga TV

USA: ESPN +

Nigeria: SuperSport