- Real Madrid have won all 5 of their last 5 matches.
- Los Blancos average 3.00 goals per-game in LaLiga 2026/2027 (6 total).
- Pellegrini's side arrive in form having won 3 of their last 5 (2 wins from 2).
Los Blancos are the form team
Both sides will enter Friday's contest undefeated in their first 2 games of LaLiga 2026/2027, with Real Madrid sitting 3rd and Real Betis 5th on 6 points apiece. Los Verdiblancos are on a 2-game winning streak and will have plenty to say about what will be an intriguing contest at Estadio de La Cartuja, Spain.
Real Madrid have the better head-to-head record and they will be keen to continue their 5-game winning run when they face off against Los Verdiblancos on Friday. The last 5 meetings between the clubs in Spain's top-flight have favoured Madrid 2 wins to 1 with 2 draws and the most recent encounter finished 1-1 4 months ago.
That recent match will remind Los Blancos that Betis can be a frustrating opponent and that a cagey game can be expected against Manuel Pellegrini's patient possession-based side. The Chilean boss, who has led Los Verdiblancos since 1st August 2020, likes to slow the tempo and allow his side to pick their moments, whether that be a perfectly timed run in behind, a wide switch or a clever half-space move.
Estadio de La Cartuja can take the prize
Jose Mourinho's Madrid are built for fast transitions and ruthless forward thrusts. His blueprint, which is still in its infancy since his appointment on 1st July 2026, is for a compact structure when out of possession and quick vertical breaks.
However, Real Madrid have the momentum and they look to be the slight edge to edge this one out, even if the recent 1-1 draw between the sides doesn't suggest a walkover. Betis have beaten Real Sociedad 1-0 and Valencia 0-1 in 2026/2027, so they know how to grind out results.
Pablo Garcia has scored 1 in 2 in the new LaLiga campaign for Betis and is the team's top scorer, while Francisco Garcia has 1 assist from the same amount of games. Pablo Fornals can contribute, too, with 2 goals in his last 5 for the club.
Los Blancos have the sharper teeth
Madrid are the favourites at 7/10 for over 2.5 goals and 67/100 for both teams to score, which is more than fair for this type of contest. Los Blancos have hit 6 goals in 2 games (3.00 per-game) and that suggests they have the firepower to outgun Betis' 2-0 goal profile.
Jude Bellingham has been the architect in midfield, chipping in with 2 assists in 2 games, while Kylian Mbappe has 3 LaLiga goals in 2 appearances and looks the obvious choice for an anytime goal scorer.
