Real Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | LaLiga

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Preview

• Competition: LaLiga.
• Date: Saturday, March 1.
• Time: 5:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid will take place at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Matchday 26 in the ongoing LaLiga season in the late kick-off slot on Saturday, March 1.

Betis are seventh in the table with 35 points from 25 matches. They are level on points with Rayo Vallecano above them and trail only on goal difference, but are nine points off Villarreal in fifth place. Their last five matches have brought a mixed set of results. Real Betis have won three of their last five matches and have lost two. In this run, they have scored 10 and conceded five goals, keeping two clean sheets as well. They defeated Getafe 2-1 away from home in their last match.

Los Blancos, on the other hand, are second in LaLiga with 54 points from 25 matches. They trail leaders Barcelona only on goal difference, and have Atletico Madrid breathing down their neck with 53 points. However, recent form has been great as Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last five across competitions. The results include four wins and one draw, and Real have scored 10 and conceded four, keeping two clean sheets. They defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Copa del Rey last time and will look to repeat that.

On that note, let's take a look at the team news from both camps.

Real Betis Team News

Manager Manuel Pellegrini fielded a strong lineup as his team secured a vital 2-1 win away at Getafe last time around. Most players played well and the manager used five substitutes as well. Antony was red-carded but his suspension has since been lifted and he will be available for selection.

Six players will miss out for Betis. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (muscle), Giovani Lo Celso (muscle), Hector Bellerin (contusion), Marc Roca (foot), Pablo Fornals (muscle) and William Carvalho (cruciate ligament) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Real Madrid Team News

Manager Carlo Ancelotti fielded a strong lineup in his team's last match but also made a couple of changes from the last league game. Most players and the five substitutes performed well, but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.

They will be without six players as well. Jude Bellingham will be suspended. Daniel Carvajal (cruciate ligament), Dani Ceballos (knee), Eder Militao (cruciate ligament), Federico Valverde (physical discomfort) and Kylian Mbappe (physical discomfort) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Real Betis Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Adrian.

Defenders: Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Midfielders: Johnny, Sergi Altimira, Isco (C).

Forwards: Antony, Jesus Rodriguez, Cedric Bakambu.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defenders: Lucas Vazquez (C), Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy.

Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham.

Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Endrick.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met very often in recent times but there has been little to separate the two teams. Real Madrid have won two of their last five matches against Real Betis, and there have been three draws.

Key Players to Watch in Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis)

Lo Celso has been a surprise package for Real Betis in midfield and remains the team's top goal contributor in LaLiga as we gear up to enter March. His seven goals have come from just 4.14 xG, meaning he can keep improving his efficiency in the metric, while his solitary assist took a whopping 3.54 xA to materialize, meaning his teammates could improve their conversion rates.

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

Vinicius Junior will be expected to play a leading role in attack against Real Betis, especially since Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are likely to miss out. The Brazilian has produced 14 goal contributions for Los Blancos already this season. His nine goals have come from a respectable 7.94 xG, while his five assists have come from 4.61 xA, meaning there is scope for improvement in both metrics.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head records, it seems like this game could also be heading towards a stalemate, seeing what happened in corresponding fixtures in recent times. However, Real Madrid seem to be in great form and should earn a narrow win.

Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid

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