Real Madrid is keen on retaining their La Liga trophy ahead of the new season. The test starts this weekend as the side travel to the Benito Villamarin to take on Real Madrid. The match schedules for Saturday with kickoff at 10 pm.
It was not an impressive start to their 2020-21 campaign with a goalless draw against Real Sociedad. Things are different for Real Betis, with two wins from their last two league games pushing them to the top of the table.
Betis start their season opener with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alaves. It followed closely with a 2-0 home win over Real Vallavoid last weekend. Nabil Fekir and William Carvalho were on the score sheet last weekend.
It does not doubt that Betis struggled in their last campaign with a 15th finish in the rankings. The side finished with five points above the relegation zone. The appointment of Emanuel Pellegrini seemed the green light for the side.
The Los Blancos have had a quiet transfer season, unlike their previous one, with the arrival of Eden Hazard for a record club fee. Martin Odegaard remains the only signing after a successful loan move from Real Sociedad.
Zinedine Zidane will struggle with the financial implications faced by the club to produce a title defending season. The Capital giants will be looking to get their three points this weekend against Real Betis.
Real Betis vs. Real Madrid Head to Head
Both sides have 27 games against each other, with Betis taking home five wins while Real Madrid with 16 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Real Betis 2-0 Real Vallavoid
Deportivo Alaves 0-1 Real Betis
Real Betis 3-2 Granada
Real Betis 2-0 Almeria
RB 1-0 Cadiz
Away
Real Sociedad 0-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 6-0 Getafe
Man City 2-1 Real Madrid
Leganes 2-2 Real Madrid
Real Betis Team News
Injury woes at the camp include Victor Camarasa, Dani Martin, and Francis Guerrero. Andres Guardado remains a doubt of the clash. Despite picking a knock in their last time out, Nabil Fekir is in contention for a start.
Real Madrid Team News
Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio are making a significant recovery in their injuries but remain doubts this weekend. Mariano Diaz is out of contention while going through a tonsil surgery. Zinedine might have to give Vasquez and Isco a starting call this weekend.
Prediction and Odds
Real Betis have a good record against Los Blancos, but it will be a hard fight to land their first three points.
Real Madrid Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 3.5
