Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid: result and AI prediction
Real Betis – Real Madrid, La Liga, Friday, September 4, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja
Real Betis is #7 in the table (6 pts) and Real Madrid #2 (9 pts). Real Madrid is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Real Betis 1, draws 3, Real Madrid 2. Their last meeting, on April 24, 2026, ended Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid. Absent for Real Betis: D. Ceballos, D. Conde, A. Ezzalzouli +2. Absent for Real Madrid: R. Asencio, Eder Militao, Endrick +4.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Madrid arrive with the sharper early-season form and an attack that has started at full speed. Betis have already shown they can be organised and difficult to break down, but their defensive collapse against Levante creates a major concern against Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham. Pellegrini’s side retain a credible route through Isco-led possession, wide runners and a recent strong home record in this fixture. The decisive question is whether Betis can stay compact through Madrid’s first wave without surrendering control of the central spaces.
Head-to-head analysis
Madrid have historically held the broader edge in this pairing, but Betis have made the home version notably awkward, avoiding defeat across their last four hosting meetings. The latest meeting in Seville finished level, reinforcing the hosts’ capacity to frustrate Madrid when they stay structurally disciplined.
Injuries and absences
Betis lose Lo Celso’s creativity, Ruibal’s right-sided versatility and Abde’s direct running, increasing the attacking burden on Isco, Antony and Cucho Hernández. Madrid remain without several defensive and midfield options, most notably Militão and Tchouaméni, but retain an elite group of attacking starters.
Form (last 5)
Real Betis vs Real Madrid stats
| Real Betis | Real Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 4 | 10 |
| Goals conceded | 5 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-24Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid
- 2026-01-04Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis
- 2025-03-01Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid
- 2024-09-01Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis
- 2024-05-25Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis
- 2023-12-09Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid
Unavailable players
Real Betis
D. Ceballos, D. Conde, A. Ezzalzouli, G. Lo Celso, A. Ruibal
Real Madrid
R. Asencio, Eder Militao, Endrick, F. Mendy, T. Pitarch, Rodrygo, A. Tchouameni

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