Arsenal vs Real Betis Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
Reigning English champions eye win over UCL-bound Real Betis in Dublin.
Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, gears up to host a club-friendly fixture. Reigning English champions Arsenal and Spanish outfit Real Betis take on each other in what is set to be a thrilling contest.
The Gunners kick-started their pre-season strongly with a big 4-1 win over Girona in the last game. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus also found the back of the net in the last game. Mikel Arteta is set to lead the North London outfit and will leave no stone unturned to retain top English honours.
They haven’t been too active in the transfer market. They roped in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, who is coming after scoring in the last game. They tried retaining their core group of players who impressed a lot last season and helped the Gunners make it to the UCL final.
Real Betis will be playing Champions League football this season. They are coming off a 4-0 win over Lyon in the last game. They are led by Chilean gaffer Manuel Pellegrini, who has previously been at the helm of top clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid and West Ham.
They roped in Fran Garcia from Real Madrid. However, too many key players like Sergi Altimira, Cédric Bakambu and Ezequiel Ávila have departed Real Betis. It will be interesting to see which team can get the better of the other and extend their winning streak.
Kick-off:
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Stadium: Aviva Stadium
- Kick-off time: 7:30 p.m. BST / 12:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, 6 August)
- Date: Wednesday, 5 August
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Arsenal (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W
Real Betis (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
A world-class striker, Gyokeres performed decently for Arsenal following his high-profile move from Sporting CP. He even scored a goal for the Sweden national team in the FIFA World Cup. He helped them to advance past the group stages.
A modern number nine, Gyokeres finished as the club’s top goal scorer last season. He helped the Gunners win the top English honours after a long wait of nearly two decades. He will be a key player to watch out for Arsenal in the upcoming season.
Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis)
The Spanish full-back will be up against his former side when Arsenal lock horns with Real Betis. He has previously donned jerseys of teams like FC Barcelona and Sporting CP. He has been with Real Betis since 2023 and reached the UEFA Conference League final.
One of the most tactically sound players in the Real Betis team, Bellerin remains a core veteran presence along the right flank for the Verdiblancos. The La Masia graduate will be looking forward to making those overlapping runs from the right flank to contribute offensively.
Match Facts
- These two sides will lock horns for the first time.
- Arsenal are coming off a 4-1 win over Girona
- Real Betis also won the last game against Lyon 4-0
Arsenal vs Real Betis: Betting Tips and Odds
- Arsenal to win the game – 3/5 with bet365
- Viktor Gyokeres to score – 1/1 with bet365
- Arsenal 3-1 Real Betis – 11/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For Arsenal, French defender William Saliba, who got injured in the World Cup semis, is absent. Moreover, Ben White had some fitness concerns. But he did start in the last game and is expected to continue.
For Real Betis, Diego Conde and Ismael Barea are set to be out due to injury.
Head-to-Head
These two sides will lock horns for the first time.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK); Ben White, Yerson Mosquera, Piero Hincapié, Riccardo Calafiori; Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz; Max Dowman, Viktor Gyökeres, Christos Tzolis.
Real Betis predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Álvaro Valles (GK); Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Natan, Fran García; Nelson Deossa, Fabricio Bernal, Marc Roca; Pablo Fornals, Pol García, Rodrigo Riquelme.
Match Prediction
The Gunners started the pre-season strongly. We expect them to clinch a big win against Real Betis in the next game. They have a world class offence unit led by Havertz and Gyokeres.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Real Betis
Telecast Details
- India: FanCode
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1, Arsenal Official Website and app
- United States: CBS Sports
- Australia: Paramount+
When and where is the Arsenal vs Real Betis friendly match?
The match will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, August 6, at 12:00 am IST.
Where and how to watch the Arsenal vs Real Betis friendly match in India?
This friendly match in India can be streamed on FanCode
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