Real Madrid
- Madrid are second on 42 points from 18 games.
- Madrid will be heavily favored for this LaLiga clash at 1.34 with Betis set at a distant 7.25 and the tie a 5.3 outsider.
- Xabi Alonso took charge of Los Blancos in June 2025 and has made remarkable progress in creating a clear identity to the side in that short time.
- His team presses high, passes the ball well and uses the wingbacks to overload the midfield in a variety of ways, depending on whether they are playing with a back three or a 4-2-3-1.
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Recent form:
- Madrid are coming into this game on the back of a three-game winning streak in all competitions after a 2-0 home win over Sevilla and a 3-2 away win in the Copa del Rey.
- They have 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five games.
Real Betis
- Betis are sixth with 28 points from 17 LaLiga games.
- Real Betis are also playing well with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five and back-to-back victories coming into this.
- They have the width to create problems but the discipline to keep the ball and control the game when needed.
- The Chilean will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 and they press well, but not as much as Madrid.
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Key contributors:
- Juan Hernandez, with seven goals in 17 LaLiga games, is their focal point and most reliable scorer.
- Rodrigo Riquelme, who has scored four of Betis’s 11 goals in their last five games, looks to be coming good at the right time.
Head-to-Head
- Madrid will be clear favorites for this game because they are at home, have a three-game win streak going and Mbappé is in red-hot form with 18 goals in 18 appearances in LaLiga.
- Betis are unbeaten in their last three away from home, winning two and drawing one, so they won’t just roll over on Sunday either.
Key Players
- Mbappé - 18 goals in 18 LaLiga appearances.
- Juan Hernandez - seven goals in 17 LaLiga games.
- Rodrigo Riquelme - four of Betis’s 11 goals in their last five games.
Betting Insights
Odds: Real Madrid 1.34 , Draw 5.3 , Betis 7.25 .
Prediction
Our gut instinct is to stay away from the moneyline bets here and the Over 2.5 goals bet, at 1.38 , looks better.
