Can Real Betis pull off a surprise victory in front of their own fans this weekend? Since losing 5-0 at Barcelona back in September, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have not experienced a single defeat and they are particularly strong at home where there have been five wins and two draws. Indeed, they have won their past six home encounters in all competitions.
Defensively, the team have never looked stronger, with a 1-0 win over Las Palmas being followed by a goalless draw away to Almeria. The organisation of the team will be put under stress by a vibrant Real Madrid side, although the bookies are far from certain that the visitors are a good thing to land a victory in this clash.
Real did fall to a defeat away to Atletico Madrid this season although that was the solitary loss of the campaign. There have been thirty-three goals scored in fifteen La Liga matches and the form of Jude Bellingham continues to catch the eye. While many predicted some star performances from the England midfielder, eleven goals puts him top scorer in the division.
Many La Liga Bet Builders will include Bellingham to find the net in this encounter, with Rodrygo also a livewire for the visitors, although we’re expecting a tight clash considering that Real Betis would gladly take a goalless draw from this encounter. Both teams can run a tight ship defensively and any Real victory could be achieved by a single goal.