Real Madrid vs Real Betis prediction 04.01.2026 | La Liga
Real Madrid
5 - 1
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Half time: 1 - 0
Full time: 5 - 1
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Real Betis
1
1.50
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4.58
2
5.95
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 04/01/2026
- KO: 15:15 UK / 16:15 CET
- Venue: Bernabeu
Real Madrid return to competitive action on Sunday afternoon when they take on a tough-to-beat Real Betis.
The hosts come into this weekend's La Liga fixture following the two week Christmas break looking to build on a comfortable win against Sevilla, while Betis make the trip to the Bernabeu after a commanding home victory against Getafe last month.
Recent meetings between these sides have been tight and competitive, and Real Madrid should expect a stiff test against an opponent that remains unbeaten on their La Liga travels this season.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Madrid
2 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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Real Madrid
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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Real Betis
1 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Betis
0 : 0
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
2 : 1
Real Betis
La Liga
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Real Madrid
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
Real Madrid and Real Betis have met on 11 occasions since 2020. Real Madrid won four games, while Betis picked up two victories. Five games finished level.
Real Madrid team overview
Real Madrid return to home comforts two weeks after a comfortable 2:0 win against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe were among the goals as Los Blancos claimed yet another home victory.
Usually dominant in Madrid, Xabi Alonso´s side have dropped just three points from eight home league matches this season. Approaching the midway point in the season, Real now sit second in La Liga, four points behind rivals Barcelona.
The hosts had picked up some form before the Christmas break, securing three successive victories since a 2:1 defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Head coach Alonso has some injury problems to deal with this week. Éder Militão, Daniel Carvajal, Kylian Mbappé and Brahim Díaz are ruled out, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Federico Valverde are both listed as doubtful.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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Real Madrid
2 : 0
Sevilla
La Liga
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Talavera CF
2 : 3
Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey
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Alaves
1 : 2
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
1 : 2
Manchester City
Champions League
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Real Madrid
0 : 2
Celta Vigo
La Liga
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
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17
Raul Asencio
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22
Antonio Ruediger
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24
Dean Huijsen
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20
Francisco Garcia
Midfielders
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14
Aurelien Tchouameni
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15
Arda Guler
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5
Jude Bellingham
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11
Rodrygo
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16
Gonzalo Garcia
Forwards
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7
Vinicius Junior
Real Betis team overview
Real Betis return to La Liga action after an impressive 4:0 win against Getafe two weeks ago. Aitor Ruibal bagged twice in a routine victory for Manuel Pellegrini's men.
An excellent run of form has seen Los Verdiblancos win nine and lose just one of their last 13 matches across all competitions. Betis now sit sixth in La Liga, seven points behind fourth-placed Villarreal.
A tough side to beat, Betis have avoided defeat in all eight away league fixtures this season. Six of those games finished level, while Pellegrini´s side also claimed draws in four of their last seven meetings against Real Madrid.
Head coach Pellegrini has several players missing for the trip to the Bernabeu. Junior Firpo, Diego Llorente, Isco, Sofyan Amrabat, Cédric Bakambu, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Adrián and Chimy Ávila are all ruled out, while Antony and Natan both face late fitness tests.
Last matches of Real Betis
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Real Betis
4 : 0
Getafe
La Liga
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Real Murcia
0 : 2
Real Betis
Copa Del Rey
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Rayo Vallecano
0 : 0
Real Betis
La Liga
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Dinamo Zagreb
1 : 3
Real Betis
Europa League
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Real Betis
3 : 5
FC Barcelona
La Liga
Real Betis lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alvaro Valles
Defenders
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40
Angel Ortiz
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5
Marc Bartra
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4
Natan
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12
Ricardo Rodriguez
Midfielders
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18
Nelson Deossa
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21
Marc Roca
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7
Antony
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8
Pablo Fornals
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24
Aitor Ruibal
Forwards
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19
Cucho Hernandez
Prediction
Real Madrid are usually a reliable force at the Bernabeu, and they should have enough quality to claim a likely narrow home win this weekend.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Real Madrid to Win
- Real Madrid won 7 of their last 8 home matches (La Liga)
- Real Madrid won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Real Betis
- Real Betis failed to win 6 of their last 8 away matches
Main prediction Real Madrid - Real Betis
Real Madrid to win
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.50
Real Madrid vs Real Betis standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53 - 20 | +33 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41 - 17 | +24 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 34 - 16 | +18 | 38 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 34 - 17 | +17 | 38 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 22 - 19 | +3 | 33 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30 - 24 | +6 | 28 |
| 7 | Celta de Vigo | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 24 - 20 | +4 | 26 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 - 25 | -8 | 24 |
| 9 | Elche | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24 - 23 | +1 | 22 |
| 10 | Getafe | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14 - 23 | -9 | 21 |
| 11 | Sevilla | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 - 29 | -5 | 20 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 - 21 | -3 | 19 |
| 13 | Deportivo Alavés | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15 - 21 | -6 | 19 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 - 21 | -7 | 19 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22 - 26 | -4 | 18 |
| 16 | Mallorca | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20 - 26 | -6 | 18 |
| 17 | Girona | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17 - 34 | -17 | 18 |
| 18 | Valencia | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17 - 30 | -13 | 16 |
| 19 | Levante | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20 - 29 | -9 | 13 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 - 27 | -19 | 12 |