Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Match Preview, Team News, Lineups and Prediction
Real Betis take on league leaders Real Madrid on matchday 16 of La Liga at Benito Villamarin this weekend.
Betis have started the season strongly, they have earned 25 points from 15 matches this season, as they aim for a top-four finish this season.
Real Madrid are at the top of the La Liga table, despite several injury concerns, they have convincingly won their games against tough opposition.
Match Preview
Real Betis finished 6th in La Liga last season and secured Europa League football. Pellegirini’s side currently sit in 7th position.
Los Verderones are coming in this game after a 2-1 win over Villanovense in Copa del Rey. Moreover, they played a goalless draw against Almeria last weekend.
Betis are top of their Europa League group, but a 1-0 defeat in matchday 5 against Sparta Prague has opened up their group. Now, only a win on final matchday would secure first place for them.
Los Blancos sit at the top of La Liga table with 38 points and have lost just one game in the league. Moreover, they have also secured the top spot in their Champions League group, winning all five games in the process.
Madrid are coming in this game after a 2-0 win against Granada in La Liga last weekend. They also defeated Napoli 4-2 in the Champions League on matchday 5.
Despite injuries to some of their important players, Los Blancos are flying at the moment in all competitions.
Real Betis team news
Nabil Fakir, Marc Batra, William Carvalho, Claudio Bravo and Youssouf Sabaly will be out for the game against Real Madrid.
Former Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin is suspended for this game after picking up a red card against Almeria last weekend.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco will play against his former club for the first time since leaving them.
Real Madrid team news
Courtois, Militao, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Arda Guler, Modric, Vinicius Jr and Dani Carvajal will miss the game this weekend.
Despite facing an injury crisis this season, Ancelotti’s men have been convincing throughout the season.
Their star signing, Jude Bellingham, has been in red hot form, and Los Blancos will rely on him to get past Real Betis at the weekend.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Predicted line-ups
Real Betis (4-4-1-1): Rui Silva; Abner Vinicius, Pezzella, Chadi Riad, Juan Miranda; Assane Diao, Guido Rodriguez, Marc Roca and Ayoze Perez; Isco; Willian Jose
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Lucas Vazquez, Alaba, Rudiger, Ferland Mendy; Brahim Diaz, Valverde, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu
Prediction
Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid
Real Betis have conceded just two goals in seven home matches and have also earned 17 points. However, beating league leaders Real Madrid would be an uphill task for Pellegrini’s men this weekend.
