Verdict: Over 2,5 total goals – yes
Best Odds: 11/20
Bookmaker: 888sport
Real Madrid are coming off a big 2-0 win over FC Barcelona last week, and now they control their own destiny on their path towards claiming the Liga title. They will try to recover the first place in the standings Sunday, when they take on Real Betis at Estadio Benito Villamarin. Kick-off for this match has been scheduled at 20:00 GMT.
Real Betis
Real Betis enter this game in a negative run of form, as their recent 2-1 away defeat at Valencia extended their Liga streak of winless games to six (D3, L3). Los Verdiblancos have conceded multiple goals in two of his last three Liga matches as well, so it’s clear they are not playing very well from a defensive point of view. This season has been a massive struggle for Betis, and they currently sit in 14th place of the Liga standings with 30 points in 26 matches (W7, D9, L10). They are looking to make a push for the 2020-21 UEFA Europa League and, if that’s their goal, then they must begin to turn things around following their recent results. Despite being at home here, trying to steal a win from Real Madrid should be quite complicated.
Team News
Real Betis should be relatively healthy entering this contest. They do not have confirmed absentees ahead of this matchup.
Betis’ lone questionable player will be Juanmi, who is dealing with a foot problem. He will be a game-time decision for the coaching staff.
Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane might be under scrutiny for some head-scratching decisions and the team’s overall playing style, as well as the defeat against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League last month. However, the fact that the Frenchman knows what to do to get his side to perform at a high level is unquestionable. Coming off a big 2-0 win over FC Barcelona in El Clasico last Sunday, Madrid have absolute control of what’s going to happen with the Liga title. They might have fallen to second place after Barcelona’s win on Saturday, but Los Merengues have a golden chance to reclaim the top spot in the standings. For what is worth, Real Madrid enter this game with a W9, D4 after 13 home matches in 2019/20, but their away performances have not been as impressive.
Team News
Marco Asensio is dealing with an ACL recovery, and he’s not ready to return yet. The same goes for Eden Hazard, who is dealing with an ankle injury.
All things considered, Zidane should repeat the same starting XI that defeated Barcelona last week.
Key Factors to Consider
- Real Betis have produced over 1.5 goals in every home game they have played this season.
- Both teams have scored in 12 of Betis’ 13 LaLiga matches in the 2019/20 season.
- Real Madrid currently rank as LaLiga’s best away side this season. They have posted a W7, D4, L2 mark away from Santiago Bermabeu.
- Plus, Los Merengues also have a stellar defensive record in league play with only 17 goals allowed in 26 matches.
- Real Madrid have scored at least two goals in their last two wins against Betis.
Conclusion
Real Madrid have won in four of their last five trips to this venue, and four of those matches have featured over 2.5 goals in total. That trend should continue here.
Expect this match to feature at least three goals in total.
Verdict: Over 2,5 total goals – yes
Best Odds: 11/20
Bookmaker: 888sport
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