The La Liga 2026/27 Round 4 clash between Betis and Real Madrid kicks off at 19:00 UTC on September 4. Bongdaplus analyzes team news, expected lineups, in-depth statistics and predicts the final score.

Betis vs Real Madrid Prediction

Betis head into their clash with Real Madrid after a mixed start to the season. Manuel Pellegrini’s side won their opening two La Liga matches, beating Real Sociedad 1-0 at home and Valencia 1-0 at Mestalla. However, their winning run came to an end in the previous round when Betis suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat to Levante. Notably, Betis managed to level the score twice during the match, but their defense failed to maintain its composure and conceded three more goals in the second half. After three rounds, Betis have six points from two wins and one defeat, scoring four goals and conceding five. Their first two victories demonstrated the Seville-based side’s ability to play defensively and grind out narrow wins, but the defeat against Levante also exposed weaknesses at the back. This is an area Betis will need to pay particular attention to when facing a Real Madrid side that has been extremely consistent since Jose Mourinho took charge. Real Madrid have made a perfect start to the campaign. Mourinho’s side have won all three of their opening matches, defeating Espanyol, Real Sociedad and Malaga. After three rounds, Real Madrid sit top of La Liga with nine points, having scored 10 goals and conceded just two. The Spanish giants also appear to be in significantly better spirits ahead of their trip to Betis. Based on recent form, Real Madrid are rated slightly higher than Betis. Los Blancos also have a dominant head-to-head record. In 48 meetings between the two sides, Betis have won seven, drawn 16 and lost 25. In 23 previous encounters against Real Madrid at home, Betis have managed just five wins, seven draws and 11 defeats. Betis are likely to cause problems for Los Blancos, but the final celebrations should still belong to Mourinho’s men.

Head-to-Head Record

In 48 meetings between the two sides, Betis have won seven, drawn 16 and lost 25 against Real Madrid. In 23 home matches against Real Madrid, Betis have recorded just five wins, seven draws and 11 defeats.

Latest Team News

Real Madrid are dealing with several injury problems. They will be without three defenders — Asencio, Militao and Mendy — while Tchouameni is also unavailable in midfield. In attack, Rodrygo and Endrick are both expected to miss the match. Meanwhile, Betis will be without Giovani Lo Celso, Abde Ezzalzouli, Aitor Ruibal, Gonzalo Petit, Diego Conde and Ismael Barea due to various issues.

Expected Lineups: Betis vs Real Madrid

  • Betis (4-2-3-1): Valles; Bellerín, Natan, D. Llorente, Rodriguez; Fornals, Cardoso; Antony, Isco, Riquelme; Cucho Hernández.
  • Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Carreras; Silva, Valverde; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.

In-Depth Statistical Analysis

  • At least 3 goals: 6 of the last 10 matches in which Betis hosted Real Madrid ended with at least three goals. The same trend has occurred in five of Betis’ last seven competitive home matches and four of Real Madrid’s most recent competitive fixtures.
  • Goals in the final 30 minutes: Each of Betis’ last seven competitive matches has featured at least one goal between the 61st and 90th minutes. Goals in the final 30 minutes have also been recorded in five of Real Madrid’s last six competitive matches and in six of the last eight head-to-head meetings between the two clubs.
  • Odd total goals: Seven of Betis’ last 10 matches have ended with an odd total number of goals. The same has happened in each of Real Madrid’s last five consecutive away matches. This encounter could follow the same pattern.

Betis vs Real Madrid Score Prediction

Real Madrid are in stable form and also boast a significantly superior head-to-head record against Betis. Mourinho’s men are highly likely to come away with another positive result.

Predicted Score: Betis 1-2 Real Madrid