Real Betis Balompie Form
Real Betis Balompie have recently resembled a yo-yo team. Their eye-catching attack is often undermined by chaos in their defensive structure: six goals conceded in their last two matches and at least one conceded in eight of the previous nine La Liga rounds. The Europa League exit to Sporting Braga (2:4) was a painful blow to their ambitions, but the win over Girona (3:2) showed that the character in this side is intact. At Benito Villamarin the home side play boldly and are unbeaten in seven league home games in a row. Moreover, in nine of their last 10 home matches the team have always scored.
Key numbers for Real Betis Balompie:
In 12 of the last 14 head-to-head meetings with Real Madrid, the first half ended in a draw.
Real Betis Balompie have received only one red card all season (the best record in the league).
The club have won only once in their last 11 meetings with Real Madrid.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Alvaro Valles — Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, Valentin Gomez — Sofyan Amrabat, Marc Roca, Giovani Lo Celso — Pablo Fornals, Cucho Hernandez, Abde Ezzalzouli.
Unavailable: Diego Llorente, Junior Firpo (injuries), Angel Ortiz (doubtful).
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid under Arbeloa are a force of nature in attack. The Mbappe–Vinicius duo are in sensational form, having already scored 36 goals between them in La Liga. However, the visitors are far from perfect in defence: in their last nine league rounds they have conceded at least one goal, and in eight of those matches the bet "both teams to score – Yes" has landed. Defensive problems are compounded by another injury to Eder Militao and the unclear condition of Thibaut Courtois. Nevertheless, the power in midfield provided by Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde allows the side to dominate most matches.
Key numbers for Real Madrid:
The visitors have conceded in the second half in each of their last five La Liga rounds.
In their last nine away matches Real Madrid have scored in the second half.
Kylian Mbappe is the top scorer in La Liga with 24 goals.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Andriy Lunin — Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras — Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham — Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Arda Guler.
Unavailable: Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo (injuries), Eder Militao, Raul Asensio (doubtful).
