New signing Kylian Mbappe looks to get going at Real Madrid, with Los Blancos staring down an early deficit in the La Liga table as they host Real Betis on Sunday at the Bernabeu.
Los Blancos have picked up just five points from their first three matches of the Spanish top flight season, dropping points in two draws, including a 1-1 result at Las Palmas last time out. Mbappe scored his first goal for the club in the UEFA Super Cup, but has yet to net in La Liga action despite being part of the star-studded Madrid attack.
It’s been a struggle for the whole Madrid front line, peppering the Las Palmas net last time out with 25 shots worth 2.95 xG but coming up with just one goal on a Vinicius Jr. penalty. They come into this weekend’s game on very short rest, having contested that prior draw just three days prior on a quick turnaround.
Real Betis are one of two Spanish top flight clubs to have played just two matches thus far in the La Liga campaign, drawing with both Girona and Alaves.
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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean:Â Real Madrid (-350)
- Score prediction:Â Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis
The betting market hasn’t been deterred by Real Madrid’s slow start, nor should it as this Los Blancos team will surely click soon. They were excellent against Las Palmas last time out but failed to find the net, and while that would be a worrying trend with a larger sample size, we all know that’s not how this attacking unit operates.
Real Betis had no issues with relegation candidates Alaves, but they coughed up 13 shots worth 1.58 xG at home against a depleted Girona, while their own 19 shots were only worth 1.38 xG in a very inefficient attacking display.
Madrid should return to winning ways here, even if they’re on short rest.
| Â | BetMGM (USA) |
| Real Madrid win | -350 |
| Draw | +475 |
| Real Betis win | +950 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: -110 N: -130 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals |
O: +125 U: -175 |
| Real Madrid -1.5 goals |
-135 |
| Real Betis +1.5 goals |
-105 |
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis match facts
- Date:Â Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024
- Kickoff Time:Â 9:30Â p.m. local (3:30Â p.m. ET / 12:30Â p.m. PT)
- Location:Â Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid, Spain)
- Referee:Â Javier Alberola Rojas
- Last meeting:Â Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis (May 25, 2024 | La Liga)
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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis best bet
- Pick: Both teams to score — YES
- Odds:Â -110 (BetMGM)
Real Betis has only scored once in two matches to start the La Liga season, but their attack has still looked to have some girth. They should have scored at Alaves last time out but missed three big chances, and also put up a decent haul against a solid defensive Girona side.
Madrid, meanwhile, have been getable at times, conceding a goal and nearly 1.0 xG on last season’s worst offensive side in the entire Spanish top flight. Nearly even money odds for both teams to net in this match appears to be a worthy play.
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis prop bet
- Pick:Â Real Betis +3 cornersÂ
- Odds:Â +110 (FanDuel)
Real Madrid have a swarming attack, but they have not been a side to pile up corners to start the season, and in truth, they haven’t been a big collector of corners relative to their possession at all under Carlo Ancelotti. Last season, Real Madrid finished third behind Barcelona and today’s opponent Real Betis in corners collected.
In fact, this is so consistent that Real Betis has out-collected Real Madrid each of the last three times they’ve met in league play, and Betis piled up eight of them last time out against Alaves.
You can absolutely go for the home run and take Real Betis to have more corners at +500, but for still plus odds on a +3 spread, the muted selection has more value.
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis live stream, TV channel
| Â | TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+, WatchESPN |
| Canada |  — | TSN+ |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | LaLigaTV |
In the United States, this La Liga match will be broadcast in English exclusively on ESPN+. There is a televised broadcast available in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, which can be accessed on Fubo, who are offering a free trial for new users.
In Canada, Real Madrid vs. Real Betis will be streamed exclusively on TSN+, with no televised broadcast available.
In the UK, the match is televised on Premier Sports 1, with streaming on LaLigaTV.