Betis vs Real Madrid prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2025-02-28 17:30.
[p]Real Betis are back in contention for European qualification after winning their last two La Liga games, and they received a huge boost this week when Antony’s injury-time red card against Getafe was overturned. He’s been influential in their recent matches, the last four of which in the league produced an average of 3.75 goals per game (W2, D1, L1), and the on-loan winger has directly contributed to five goals since arriving (G3, A2).[/p]
[p]The referees have been busy in Betis’ recent outings as there’s been an average of one red card per fixture across their last three home La Liga outings. More pertinently, Los Verdiblancos have only lost one of their last eight home league games (W3, D4), which should give them some confidence as they prepare to host reigning champions Real Madrid.[/p]
[p]The visitors are in an entertaining three-way fight for the title with AtlĂ©tico Madrid and Barcelona, but they’re now unhappy about fixture scheduling, as well as refereeing decisions and the call to allow Antony to play here. Though they’re level on points pre-round, Real are behind leaders and fierce rivals Barcelona, so Carlo Ancelotti’s side – who were victorious in midweek Copa del Rey action against Real Sociedad (1-0) – will be desperate to avoid a slip-up as they aim to keep the pressure on.[/p]
[p]This is a tricky fixture then, as Real have won just four of the last 11 league H2Hs (D6, L1), with five of those draws ending 0-0. Another blank here would see Los Blancos go three consecutive away league games without a win for the first time in the same season since May 2023 (D1, L1), but Estadio Benito VillamarĂn remains a decent hunting ground in any case, with Madrid losing just one of the last ten league away H2Hs (W6, D3).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco netted both of Betis’ goals against Getafe last week – four of his five strikes in all competitions this term came before the 40th minute. Federico Valverde, who was rested in midweek, is poised to become the 48th player to make 200 La Liga appearances for Madrid, and has registered assists in his last two appearances.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: There was a red card shown in three of Madrid’s last four away league games (W2, D1, L1).[/p]
[p][i]Written by John Pennington[/i][/p]