Real Betis (12 wins, 7 losses, 4 draws) welcomes Real Madrid (16-3-4) to the Benito Villamarín Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Betis vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Real Madrid beat Real Betis at home 2-1 Sept. 3, 2022. They had 2.9 expected goals, which compare favorably to Betis, who had just 0.5 expected goals in that battle.
Madrid sits 2nd on the La Liga table, only trailing Barcelona. They have scored 47 goals in 23 games, having allowed just 18. Their +29 goal differential ranks 2nd in the league. They are led by F Karim Benzema, who has 11 goals this season.
Betis, on the other hand, sits 5th in the league. They are 6-3-2 at home this season as well. Betis is averaging 1.39 goals per game and has allowed 1.09. They are led by F Borja Iglesias, who has 10 goals and 3 assists on the season.
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Real Betis vs. Real Madrid odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Real Betis +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Real Madrid -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Draw +285
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Real Betis vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions
Prediction
Real Madrid 1, Real Betis 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+285).
Betis has been dominant as of late and has had more than a full expected goal than the opponent in 4 of their last 6 league matches. They have also drawn Madrid in 2 of their last 4 head-to-head meetings.
Madrid has also lost 3 of their 12 road matches, so they haven’t been as dominant as usual away from home. They are 2-1-1 in their last 4 league matches.
Although Madrid is the stronger, more complete side, on the road, I would sprinkle on the DRAW (+285) considering Betis’ improvements and recent head-to-head history.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-110).
In 3 of the last 4 matches between these sides, the Under 2.5 would’ve hit.
Madrid has also gone Under in 6 of their last 8 games throughout all competitions. They’re 1-5 O/U in their last 6 league matches as well. Giving up .78 goals per game, they have one of the best defenses in La Liga.
Betis allows just 1.09, so they also have a competent backline. They are 5-2 O/U in their last 7 league matches but had just 0.5 expected goals in their first game against Real Madrid.
Considering all aspects, back the UNDER 2.5 (-110).
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