Real Betis vs Real Madrid Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | LaLiga 2026-27

Los Blancos are currently second in the league table

Real Betis will face Real Madrid on Friday, September 4, with the visitors arriving as the only side in the fixture to have won all three of their opening league matches. Madrid have collected nine points and scored 10 goals, while Betis have six points after two wins and one defeat.

Betis suffered their first defeat of the campaign last weekend, losing 5-2 away to Levante. Madrid, meanwhile, maintained their perfect start with a 4-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga, with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe among the scorers.

The fixture has been competitive in recent seasons. The last meeting at Estadio La Cartuja in April ended 1-1, while Madrid won 5-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in January. Madrid have also failed to win on their last four visits to Betis.

Kick-off details

• Competition: La Liga, Gameweek 4
• Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
• Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Venue: Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, Seville
• Referee: Cesar Soto Grado
• VAR: In use

Form

Betis: L-W-W-L-D

Real Madrid: W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for

Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis)

Riquelme is one of Betis’ main attacking players and is currently listed as the club’s top scorer. He also scored in the 5-2 defeat to Levante. The forward has two goals from Betis’ opening three LaLiga matches, while registering three shots on target. He will be one of Betis’ main attacking outlets against Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

Mbappé has scored four goals in Real Madrid’s opening three LaLiga matches, including one in the 4-0 win over Malaga. He currently leads Madrid’s scoring chart and the early LaLiga scoring race.

He has also registered 14 shots on target, the highest figure among players in the match, and scored against both Real Sociedad and Málaga in Madrid’s last two league games. His finishing will be a key threat to the Betis defence.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have won all three of their La Liga matches this season.
• Madrid have scored 10 goals in their opening three league games.
• Betis have won two of their first three league matches.
• Betis lost 5-2 to Levante in their most recent match.
• Madrid beat Malaga 4-0 in their previous league fixture.
• The last meeting between the teams ended 1-1 at Estadio La Cartuja.
• Real Madrid have not won at Betis in their last four visits.

Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Real Madrid to win – 4/11 with bet365.
• Tip 2: Kylian Mbappé to score anytime – 4/7 with bet365.
• Tip 3: Vinicius Junior to score anytime – 7/5 with bet365.

Injury & team news

Betis will be without Aitor Ruibal, while Giovani Lo Celso and Diego Conde are doubts. Héctor Bellerín has recovered and is expected to be available.

Real Madrid are without Éder Militão, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Thiago Pitarch and Rodrygo Goes. Endrick and Aurélien Tchouaméni are doubts.

Head-to-head stats

• Matches Played: 28
• Betis: 05
• Real Madrid: 15
• Draw: 08

Predicted Lineup

Betis (4-2-3-1)

Vallés; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Fran García; Bernal, Roca; Antony, Isco, Riquelme; Parrott

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Courtois; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga, Valverde; Diomandé, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Mbappé

Match Prediction

Real Madrid have made a perfect start and have already scored 10 goals in three league matches. Betis have home advantage but enter the game after conceding five goals against Levante.

Madrid’s recent attacking form gives them the edge, although Betis have avoided defeat in their last four home meetings with the capital club.

Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid.

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