Real Madrid vs Betis Prediction & Betting Tips (4 January)

4 points behind Barça, Real Madrid, 5 points ahead of the Blaugrana following the Clasico won at home, wasted a lot of ammunition through draws as was the case at Elche 2-2, Girona 1-1 or even a home defeat against Celta Vigo 0-2. After their defeat in C1 against Manchester City 1-2, the Merengue found a slight serenity by beating Alaves 1-2 and Sevilla FC 2-0 in La Liga. In the Copa del Rey, jostled, Casa Blanca still managed to secure its place for the round of 16 on the Talavera pitch 2-3.  Bétis is having a very good campaign and has only conceded three defeats this season in all competitions, in La Liga each time, against Barça 3-5, Atlético Madrid 0-2 and Bilbao 1-2.

As a result, away from home, the Verdiblancos have never lost this season. Note, however, that they were forced to share the points against Rayo Vallecano 0-0 or even Valencia 1-1. Manuel Pellegrini's men left to celebrate Christmas with a great home victory against Getafe 4-0. 

Suspended for the reception of FC Sevilla, Alvaro Carreras and Endrick have served but the Brazilian joined Lyon in the form of a loan. Injured defenders Dani Carvajal, Militao and Trent Alexander-Arnold will not participate in this meeting, nor will Brahim Diaz, playing with Morocco at the CAN. Absent for Sevilla, Federico Valverde should return to the match sheet today. Scoring 59 goals in 2025, Kylian Mbappé equaled Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013 for the most goals scored in a calendar year by a Real Madrid player. Now in 2026, the counter starts from zero for the French international, current top scorer in La Liga with 18 goals (additional 4 assists).  Manuel Pellegrini was forced to let the Moroccans Ezzalzouli and Sofyan Amrabat fly to play in the CAN like Cédric Bakambu (DRC).

In addition, his playmaker Isco is still physically hampered, as are defenders Junior Firpo and Llorente. Aitor Ruibal scored points by scoring twice against Getafe. Cucho Hernandez scored his 7th goal in the league (additional 3 assists). Still against Getafe, the metronome Fornals (ex-West Ham) also scored his golaso, his 4th of the season in the league (+4 assists). Winger Antony (5 goals, 2 goals in La Liga) will be traveling to the Bernabéu.