Real Madrid start their 2026 with a tougher opponent, and it is Real Betis. The problems for Real Madrid continue, as there is no Mbappe for the next three to four weeks, as he is injured. Basically, the date for the Real Madrid and Real Betis match is 4th January 2026. The local kick-off time is 4:15 PM, whereas the kick-off time as per Indian Standard Time is 8:45 PM. Real Madrid’s home, Estadio Bernabeu, is the venue for the match. What are your Real Madrid vs Real Betis Predictions?
Currently, Real Madrid are four points behind the table topper FC Barcelona, and the gap could go to seven if FC Barcelona wins their match against Espanyol. Real Madrid are in second place with 42 points. On the other hand, Real Betis are currently at the 6th position in the points table with 28 points in 17 matches. They would want to get back-to-back wins in La Liga.
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Real Madrid vs Real Betis Predictions and Preview
Before going into the winter break, Real Madrid played Sevilla at home, and they won the match 2-0. Mbappe equalized Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid. This will be the match where Real Madrid will be without Kylian Mbappe. At the same time, Real Betis played their last match against Getafe, and they won the match 4-0. They did their annual Christmas toy tradition, which is one of the beautiful gestures, before the game.
Real Madrid have won three out of their last five La Liga matches, as they drew one and lost one. At the same time, Real Betis have just won two out of their last five matches, with two draws and one loss. There is no error that Xabi Alonso will want his boy to make, as his job is still at risk. Our Real Madrid vs Real Betis predictions are that Real Madrid will win this match.
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Team news & Playing XI
The headlines for Real Madrid are Kylian Mbappe injury, and he will miss this match for them, adding his name to the injury list. Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Eder Militao are other big names who will miss the match for Real Madrid. Brahim Diaz is playing AFCON, so he will also not be available. For Real Betis, Llorente, Firpo, and Isco can miss the game as they are doubtful. Amrabat, Ezzalzouli, and Bakambu are out due to AFCON.
Real Madrid expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Courtois
Defenders: Carreras, Huijsen, Rudiger, and Asencio
Midfielders: Tchouameni, Bellingham, Arda, and Valverde
Forwards: Rodrygo and Vinicius
Real Betis expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Valles
Defenders: Rodriguezm, Natan, Barta, and Ortiz
Midfielders: Roca, Deossa, and Fornals
Forwards: Ruibal, Antony, and Hernandez
