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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis Balompie
After three matchdays, there are only two teams in La Liga that have won all their games so far. These are Real Madrid and again, not FC Barcelona, FC Sevilla or Atlético Madrid – but it is Real Betis Sevilla. The Andalusians also won the third match, albeit narrowly, with 1:0 over Osasuna. Before that, the team of coach Manuel Pellegrini had already defeated Elche and Mallorca. Thus, not only the reigning champions await Betis at the Bernabéu on Saturday, but the first opponent this season who is above their own level.
Real Madrid are already playing like champions early in the season. The Madrilenians had to wait until the 88th minute of the game at Espanyol Barcelona for Benzema to score the goal to make it 2-1. But the patience paid off and the royals recorded their third win in the third game. Due to the reconstruction of their home stadium, Real have only played away so far. Therefore, the match against Betis will be the first home game for Madrid this season. What we expect from this match, you can read in our Real Madrid – Betis tip.
Real Madrid – Betis info:
– Date & Time: 03.09.2022, 16:15 Uhr
– Venue: Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 4
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Real Madrid Form & Balance Check
Real Madrid also won at Espanyol and did so despite the fact that the royals had to be very patient. After the Catalans scored the 1-1 equaliser in the 43rd minute, the hosts put themselves in the back. So Real was challenged not only to dominate the game down the stretch, but to make it. Two minutes before the end of the game, coach Ancelotti was redeemed by Benzema. In addition, the Frenchman scored another goal in injury time from a free kick, which marked the final score of 3:1. The white ballet thus won its third game of the season. With nine goals in three games, Real have scored the most goals in La Liga so far.
No clean sheet
The only one to find fault with their three wins so far this season is goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian has conceded exactly one goal in every game so far. In total, twelve shots have been fired at the Belgian’s goal so far this season. The goal conceded in the second match against Celta Vigo is particularly annoying for Real, as Vigo only fired two shots on goal in the entire match. On average, Real Madrid concede a goal for every four shots on goal they receive from their opponents.
Real Madrid facts & analysis
– Real Madrid are 1st in the table with 9 points.
– Most recently Madrid won 3-1 in Barcelona at Espanyol.
– So far, the Royals have only competed away (3 games – 3 wins).
Betis form & balance check
Betis Sevilla is so far the only team that can keep up with Real Madrid. At least when looking at the table, this thesis is true. Because numbers don’t lie. The Andalusians have also won all three games so far this season. Until Saturday, their opponents were Elche, Mallorca and Osasuna. Coach Pellegrini also knows that these clubs are not of the same calibre as Madrid. However, he has set his team up to this point in such a way that Betis did not slip up. For example, Barcelona have already dropped two points against Rayo Vallecano. Betis, however, have so far beaten all the clubs in the lower reaches of the table.
Very strong statistics
As already mentioned, Betis’ previous opponents were not difficult ones. But unlike Real Madrid, for example, Sevilla have won their games by nil. Betis only conceded a goal in their 2-1 away win at RCD Mallorca. Elche were defeated 3-0. Osasuna only needed a 1-0 win last week to take the three points. With only one goal conceded in three games, Betis – together with FC Barcelona – have the second best defence in La Liga. Only Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal have scored nil in all three matches.
Betis facts & analysis
– Betis are in 2nd place in the table with 9 points.
– The Andalusians won 2 of the 3 games to nil.
– In the 3 wins, Sevilla scored a total of 6 goals.
Predicted line-up – last update on 1 September 2022
Once again this week, coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to decide between Camavinga and Tchouaméni in midfield. The same goes for Valverde and Rodrygo on the right wing. All the other positions have been filled. There will be no changes to the 4-3-3 formation.
Betis play a 4-2-3-1 system under coach Manuel Pellegrini. Sevilla operate offensively and have won all their matches with this approach so far. Therefore, the visitors will also go into Saturday’s match without any changes. With four goals in three games, striker Iglesias is currently the most successful scorer in La Liga.
Real Madrid – Betis direct comparison & stats
Real Madrid and Betis have already met 112 times. In this duel, Madrid earned the more positive record. Real won 62 games, whereas Betis could only win 26 encounters. A further 24 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew for a 0-0 draw.
– Two of the last three duels ended 0-0.
– Only one goal scored in last three duels.
– Real’s last three home matches against Betis have all ended 0-0.
– Real have not won against Betis in five home matches.
