Real Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction and Match Preview

Real Betis enjoyed a positive start to the season but now need to bounce back as they welcome an in-form Real Madrid side to La Cartuja in Seville.

Kick-off date and time: 4 September 2026 at 10:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / USA – ESPN holds the exclusive rights to La Liga matches in the USA, so any game may be televised on one of their affiliated channels

How to watch online: UK – Premier Player / USA – ESPN+

Real Betis Preview

Real Betis began the campaign with consecutive 1-0 victories over Real Sociedad and Valencia, but were then soundly beaten by Levante.

At Estadio Ciutat de Valencia, Betis suffered a 5-2 defeat with goals from Dela, Enzo Bardeli, Jon Olasagasti and a Brugui brace for the hosts. Marc Bartra and Rodrigo Riquelme were on target for Betis in an entertaining first half that ended 2-2.

Real Madrid Preview

Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid has started superbly, with Los Blancos winning all three of their opening matches.

After edging past Espanyol in their opener, Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 before dispatching Malaga 4-0 at the Bernabeu. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe have been in excellent form, while Dean Huijsen, Fede Valverde and Vinicius Junior have also impressed across the pitch.

Real Betis Team News

Pablo Garcia has left Betis for Racing Santander in a surprising move that made room for Dani Ceballos. Fellow new signing Diego Conde has been sidelined since the start of the season.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alex Valles; Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Natan, Fran Garcia; Facundo Bernal, Marc Roca; Antony, Isco, Rodrigo Riquelme; Parrott

Unavailable: Conde (Injured), Aitor Ruibal (Injured)

Questionable: Lo Celso (Injured)

Real Madrid Team News

Jose Mourinho is still settling on his strongest eleven, with the right-back position the main area of competition. Denzel Dumfries may be preferred over Trent Alexander-Arnold for what is expected to be a tougher test.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Dumfries, Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Cucurella; Fede Valverde, Silva; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe

Unavailable: Eder Militao (Injured), Raul Asencio (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Thiago Pitarch (Injured), Tchouameni (Injured), Rodrygo (Injured)

Questionable: Endrick (Fitness)

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction

Real Betis were solid against Real Sociedad and Valencia but tried to be more proactive against Levante, which ultimately worked against them. Real Madrid will be aware that Betis may adopt a more cautious approach this time around, but that is unlikely to matter given the form the visitors are in. Betis are always tough opposition in Seville and could well get on the scoresheet, yet Real Madrid remain firm favourites.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid Tip: Real Madrid to win and both teams to score