- Real Betis have won three of their last five matches, while Real Madrid are on a five-game winning streak.
- Los Verdiblancos have beaten Real Sociedad 1-0 and Valencia 0-1 in LaLiga 2026/2027, so they are capable of grinding out wins.
- Kylian Mbappe has three goals in two LaLiga 2026/2027 games and Jude Bellingham has contributed two assists in the same number of appearances for Real Madrid.
Betis can make things awkward for Madrid
Real Madrid are in red-hot form and will probably be a little too strong for Real Betis in the end, but Betis are also in good shape and could make this a close encounter in the Estadio de La Cartuja, Spain. Madrid have won all five of their recent games, including their 1-2 opening-day win over RCD Espanyol and the 4-1 thrashing of Real Sociedad last time out in LaLiga 2026/2027. Jose Mourinho has had less than a year at the helm of Los Blancos, but his blueprint appears to have settled on a compact structure, quick vertical breaks and controlled risk. Manuel Pellegrini has been at the other club since 1st August 2020 and his side play a patient possession game, built on timing, width and half-space runs. They have been very impressive in their two LaLiga 2026/2027 fixtures, but so have Los Blancos and the two sides are 5th and 3rd in the table respectively with six points apiece. Madrid have scored six goals, an average of 3.00 per-game, and appear to be the sharper weapon. But Betis have also proved they can grind out games and get the job done.
Los Blancos have the edge
Betis can frustrate Madrid on Friday, as they did in the 1-1 draw between these two in the same stage of LaLiga just four months ago. But Los Blancos are the form team and, although this is a tough game, Real Madrid are taken to edge it with a bet on over 2.5 goals.
Pablo Garcia leads Betis' LaLiga 2026/2027 scoring charts with one in two, while Pablo Fornals has chipped in with two in his last five games. So, although Madrid are rightful favourites here at 1.7, the both teams to score option at 1.67 looks a smart play.
