Real Madrid have hit championship-winning form: Betis vs Real Madrid prediction
The fourth-round La Liga match between Betis and Real Madrid will take place on 4 September at La Cartuja in Seville. The hosts have collected six points from three matches, while Madrid have won all three of their opening fixtures and share top spot with Barcelona.
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Betis: painful setback after two victories
Manuel Pellegrini's side began the season with two narrow 1-0 victories over Real Sociedad and Valencia. However, the Seville side unexpectedly collapsed against Levante in the previous round, losing 5-2 despite Marc Bartra and Rodrigo Riquelme twice helping their team get back into the contest.
Betis have traditionally been awkward opponents for Madrid at home and are unbeaten in their last four home meetings with Real. The Seville side have also scored in 11 consecutive La Liga matches, so a goal for the hosts certainly cannot be ruled out.
Real Madrid: nine points and ten goals scored
Jose Mourinho's return has started almost perfectly for Real Madrid. After a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Espanyol, Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 and Malaga 4-0.
The team have looked particularly impressive in attack, already scoring 10 goals in three rounds. Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius and Arda Guler provide so much variety that keeping this group quiet for an entire match is extremely difficult.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Real Madrid have won all three of their opening La Liga matches.
- Madrid have scored 10 goals in three rounds.
- Betis are unbeaten in their last four home meetings with Real Madrid.
The visitors' attack looks too powerful: Betis vs Real Madrid prediction
The recent history of meetings in Seville favours the hosts, but this Real Madrid side head into the match in a completely different mood. After scoring 10 goals in three rounds, Mourinho's team look like one of the most dangerous attacking sides in the league.
Betis are capable of scoring, especially at home, but conceding five against Levante exposed their defensive problems in emphatic fashion. If Madrid maintain their current tempo, their individual quality should decide the outcome.
