Analysis and predictions for Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Waiting for Mbappe to shine.

Spanish champions Real Madrid will be looking to reclaim the top spot in La Liga when they travel to Real Betis on Saturday evening.

Los Blancos are currently second in the league table, behind Barcelona due to an inferior head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Real Betis are seventh, with Manuel Pellegrini's team determined to secure a place in European competition for the 2025-26 season.

Latest team news for Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Real Betis will have the services of striker Antony, who is currently on loan from Manchester United, after his red card in last weekend's match against Getafe was controversially overturned.

Antony has shown excellent form since joining the team in January, scoring three goals and providing two assists in five appearances. He is expected to continue playing on the right wing in Manuel Pellegrini's lineup.

Pablo Fornals, Hector Bellerin, and William Carvalho remain absent due to injury, while Abde Ezzalzouli, Marc Roca, and Giovani Lo Celso will undergo later fitness tests before a decision is made on their availability.

On Real Madrid's side, Jude Bellingham remains absent due to suspension, while Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos also join the injury list alongside long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.

Kylian Mbappe missed the match against Real Sociedad due to a dental issue, but the French star will return for this game. Additionally, Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde will also be available after being rested in the previous match.

Luka Modric could be given a starting opportunity in midfield due to Ceballos' absence, while Lucas Vazquez, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy are likely to return to the starting lineup after the Copa del Rey match.

Latest predicted lineups for Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Real Betis:

Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, J Rodriguez; Hernandez

Real Madrid:

Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Latest football match prediction: Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Real Betis currently have a record of 9 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses after 25 matches in La Liga this season, with a total of 35 points, level with Rayo Vallecano, who are currently in sixth place.

Manuel Pellegrini's side are also pursuing success in Europe, having reached the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League, where they will face Vitoria de Guimaraes in the first leg on March 6th.

Betis enter this match after a 2-1 victory over Getafe, and they have only lost one of their last five La Liga games, including three wins.

In their most recent home game in La Liga, Los Verdiblancos displayed excellent form by defeating Real Sociedad 3-0. The home team also had a physical advantage over Real Madrid, as the Royal team had just played in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night.

This season, Betis lost 0-2 to Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, but three of the last four meetings between the two teams in La Liga ended in a draw, including a 1-1 draw in the same match last season.

Real Madrid have actually only won two of their last six La Liga encounters with Real Betis, but they have been unbeaten against the Seville side since March 2020, meaning a five-year record is at stake in this match.

Los Blancos entered this match after a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday night, with Endrick scoring the only goal of the game in the 19th minute.

Earlier, they also defeated Girona 2-0 in La Liga last weekend. Currently, Real Madrid are second in the standings, level on points with league leaders Barcelona, ​​but behind due to an inferior head-to-head record.

Carlo Ancelotti's team will return to the top of the table if they don't lose this match, as Atletico Madrid (3rd place) will play later in their game against Athletic Bilbao, while Barcelona will host Real Sociedad on Sunday afternoon.

Real Madrid will also be preparing to face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 next week, marking a crucial stage of the season. Los Blancos currently have the third-best away record in La Liga, with 23 points from 13 matches, while Real Betis have earned 20 points from 12 home games this season.

Latest Real Betis vs Real Madrid score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have come up with the following predictions for the Real Betis vs Real Madrid match:

• Sportsmole: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid

• WhoScore: Real Betis 0-2 Real Madrid
• Our prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid

When and where can I watch Real Betis vs Real Madrid live?

To watch the Real Betis vs Real Madrid match live in La Liga at 00:30 on March 2nd, viewers can tune in to K+ Sport, K+PM, or other online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.

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