Real Madrid vs Betis: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On September 3, the Blancos are set to host Beticos for the La Liga clash. Do visitors have a chance? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Real Madrid

In the previous season Real claimed the La Liga title, Spanish Super Cup. In 38 rounds of Primera the Whites have recorded 26 victories and eight draws, delivering 86 points. Team also put up a brilliant performance in the Champions League, getting past all the stages and beating Liverpool in the final. Team claimed the 14th Champions League title in club's history.
During the summer club signed Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for 80 million euros. At the start of the new season the Galacticos won the UEFA Super Cup. Carlo Ancelotti's men also won three first matches in the domestic league and rose to the top spot in the standings. In the previous match Madrid side recorded an away victory over Espanyol (3:1). Odriozola and Fernandez will miss the upcoming match.

Real Betis

In the previous season Betis performed well in all competitions, providing an impressive display. Of course, the main highlight is a victory in Copa del Rey, Beticos beat Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano along the way. In the final of that competition the White-Greens surpassed Valencia on penalties and claimed the trophy. In 38 rounds of La Liga Seville side recorded 19 victories and eight draws, delivering 56 points and a 5th spot in the standings.
At the start of the new season Manuel Pellegrini's men secured back-to-back victories over Elche (3:0) and Mallorca (2:1), after that team recorded a narrow victory over Osasuna and rose to the top of the standings. Camarasa, Canales, Montoya, Ruiz and Carvalho will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:0
Real Madrid won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In four latest matches of Madrid side goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
In 3 of the last 5 matches of the hosts this bet played

СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches no penalties were given

Tip and bets
It is a match between two top teams of the league at the moment and a winner will pull ahead in the standings. Real surely have a better team, but they are up against a worthy opponent. The Blancos will have a fans' support and a desire to secure an important victory before the start of the Champions League.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real Madrid
We are expecting a cautious defensive performance from both sides, because in matches like this one everything may be decided by a single mistake. However, favourite should be able to get the game under control.
Our second bet is on Real to win by two goals