Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head to Head: Can Real Betis Take Advantage of Kylian Mbappe's Absence?

The Los Blancos will be hoping to start their new year with a win at home, as they host Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu. Xabi Alonso's men are seven points behind their rival FC Barcelona in the points table, but they do have a match in hand, and surely pressure is building on them as they can't afford to drop more points in the upcoming fixtures.

On the other hand, Real Betis will be aiming to secure their place in the top four position. Their performance has been quite inconsistent, but still, they have gotten some decent results so far this season. Real Madrid have played 18 matches in which they won 13, drawn three and lost two matches, with 42 points on the table, they sit in the second spot. Betis played 17 matches so far, in which they have won seven, drawn seven and lost three matches. With 28 points, they sit in sixth position. Both sides have the quality to beat each other, and surely it will be a mouthwatering clash.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head-to-Head: Overall Record

The head-to-head record clearly shows the Los Blancos' dominance over Real Betis over the years. Real Betis are capable of causing Real Madrid a lot of trouble, but their record away from home at the Bernabeu is not that good. In total, these two sides have faced each other 38 times, in which Madrid won 21 matches, 11 ended in draws, and Betis only won six games.

On the other hand, the Los Blancos have not only been impressive at the Bernabeu but also away from home whenever they have faced Betis. These two Spanish football teams are well-known teams not only in Spain but in Europe, and have a lot of history behind them. They will lock horns for the 39th time at the Bernabeu on 4th January, as they will be aiming to grab all three points from this fixture.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head to Head: A Brief Look Into the Match-Ups Between the Two Teams

Last season, Betis beat Madrid by 2-1 and will hope to do it again this season, but that win was at Real Betis' home. Betis doesn't have a great record at the Bernabeu, but they have played out some draws against Los Blancos there and haven't been able to get the wins. Manuel Pellegrini and his men will be determined to get a good result away from home. Historically, Madrid has been a much better side than Betis and has shown their quality against Betis on several occasions. The last 10 matches between these two sides have been quite close and competitive and we can expect the same once again on Sunday when they lock horns in La Liga.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis Stats: Overall H2H Stats Comparison

The statistics clearly favour Real Madrid and show their dominance in this fixture. Attacking-wise, they have been very impressive as they have scored 34 and conceded only 18, which shows their stability. On the other hand, Betis haven't been good enough at the back and have leaked goals. Betis also got two red cards in this fixture and 43 yellow cards. This fixture is quite physical as both teams have gotten a lot of cards, and we can expect a similar kind of match on Sunday as well. This game has been full of drama, and surely, fans will enjoy this match. Here is an overview of Real Madrid vs Real Betis stats over the years.

All-Time Top Scorers in Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Karim Benzema leads this chart with six goals, while one of the greatest players in the history of this sport, Cristiano Ronaldo, is second in this list with five goals. Isco is the only player in this list who has played for both clubs and has scored against Betis while playing for Madrid, and also scored for Betis while playing against Madrid. This list is full of top-quality players, and most of them played for Real Madrid. One of the best defenders in history, Sergio Ramos, despite being a defender, is on this list. All of these players, except Isco, are no longer playing for any of these clubs.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis: Who has won more accolades?

Real Madrid is known for winning trophies, and they have won the most trophies, and their collection is the biggest in the whole world. They have managed to win 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Rey titles, 13 Spanish Super Cup and 15 Champions League trophies. These were some of the major trophies; they have also won many other cups and trophies as well. In world football, they are one of the most decorated football clubs in the world.

On the other hand, Real Betis are yet to win the Champions League; they have won the league only once, the Copa del Rey thrice, and the Super Cup four times. They also have a huge legacy in Spanish football, but it is very small compared to Los Blancos.

Real Madrid Vs Real Betis H2H: Biggest Wins

The Los Blancos have trashed Betis on several different occasions and humiliated them. On four different occasions, Madrid has beaten Betis by a goal difference. But all these losses came a few years back, and Betis have improved a lot under Pellegrini and have been very competitive in the league. It is very difficult for Madrid to get a win like this again, as the Betis squad is much better than those that suffered humiliating losses.