Match Overview
Real Madrid meet Real Betis in La Liga on 04-01-2026, with both sides aiming to sharpen their top-half credentials. Madrid come in with strong overall form and a clear attacking identity built on control and pressing. Betis arrive after a productive run, translating chances into goals and showing resilience in tight contests. The previous meeting ended in a Betis win, adding extra edge to this rematch.
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Real Betis
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 04-01-2026
- Kickoff: / 15:15 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid
- T. Courtois
- D. Huijsen
- Raúl Asencio
- Álvaro Fernández
- Fran García
- A. Güler
- A. Tchouaméni
- J. Bellingham
- E. Camavinga
- K. Mbappé
- Vinícius Júnior
Real Betis
- Álvaro Vallés
- Natan
- Marc Bartra
- R. Rodríguez
- Héctor Bellerín
- Pablo Fornals
- Marc Roca
- G. Lo Celso
- Sergi Altimira
- C. Hernandez
- Antony
Injury & Suspension Report
Real Madrid
- Dani Carvajal – Knee Injury
- Éder Militão – Hamstring Injury
- Brahim Díaz – International duty
- K. Mbappé – Knee Injury
- T. Alexander-Arnold – Thigh Injury
Real Betis
- Isco – Injury
- S. Amrabat – International duty
- A. Ezzalzouli – International duty
- C. Bakambu – International duty
Head-to-Head
Recent clashes between these teams have often been tight, with low scoring across the last nine meetings. Over 58 historical encounters, Real Madrid have more wins, with Betis also earning their share of draws and victories. The most recent meeting ended 2-1 to Betis, underlining the visitors’ ability to seize key moments.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Madrid’s control, tempo, and key threats
Madrid’s recent home performances highlight a steady attacking rhythm, producing nine goals across their last five at home. Their possession structures and positional pressing set the platform for sustained pressure and quick transitions. Against top opponents, their games have trended more open, with a higher combined goals profile, which could invite a more expansive contest here.
Kylian Mbappé is in standout form with four goals in his last three appearances, making him a central reference in transition and in the box. He is listed with a knee issue, so his status is a key pre-match variable, but his recent output demands Betis’ full attention. Support from J. Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and a mobile midfield of A. Tchouaméni, E. Camavinga, and A. Güler should keep Madrid’s final-third volume high.
Betis’ recent scoring run and midfield balance
Betis come in with three wins from their last five and 12 goals in that span, signaling improved efficiency in chance conversion. Aitor Ruibal’s brace in a recent big home win reflects their capacity for quick surges in momentum. The likely midfield of Marc Roca, G. Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, and Sergi Altimira can vary the tempo and supply the front line of Antony and C. Hernandez.
Defensively, Betis will look to narrow Madrid’s half-spaces and protect against runs in behind. Fullback involvement from Héctor Bellerín must be balanced with the need to track Madrid’s wide threats and late midfield arrivals.
Styles, trends, and what could decide it
Madrid’s structured buildup and pressing may clash with Betis’ more opportunistic surges. While head-to-head trends point to lower-scoring games, Madrid’s current approach and Betis’ recent scoring run suggest phases of openness. Set-pieces and transitional moments could be decisive, especially if Madrid push numbers high and Betis target space in behind.
Prediction: Real Madrid to edge a competitive match. Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis.