Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(60) 39 Goals 51 (80)
(44) 26 Assists 36 (59)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
31.2 Average Age 31.3
180.9 Average Height (cm) 182
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.5 (1.2)
(50%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 59% (55%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Real Betis
Real Madrid
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Lainez Out 6.16
Youssouf Sabaly Out 6.63
Álex Moreno Doubtful 6.92
Player Reason Status Rating
Dani Ceballos Out 6.39
Luka Modric Out 7.01
Toni Kroos Out 6.98
Ferland Mendy Out 6.96
Andrii Lunin Out 7.32
Nacho Doubtful 6.65

Team News

Real Betis
Real Madrid
  • Real Betis remain without Diego Lainez, who is out with an ankle injury, while Youssouf Sabaly also misses out.
  • Marc Bartra has shaken off a knock to return but could well be kept out by Edgar Gonzalez and Victor Ruiz.
  • Andres Guardado is likely to start in the midfield, allowing Sergi Canales to operate in his more comfortable attacking role.
  • Willian Jose has arrived to strengthen the front line for Real Betis, but he will likely start from the bench here.
  • Real Madrid are still desolated with injuries in the midfield with usual starters Luka Modric and Toni Kroos remaining out.
  • Dani Ceballos is also sidelined with injury, while Martin Odegaard was recently sold to Arsenal.
  • Ferland Mendy is another who remains out, but Marcelo has returned to contention and Dani Carvajal made his first appearance since last season from the bench last time out.
  • Carvajal will likely start here, replacing Lucas Vazquez, while David Alaba may move into the middle if Nacho Fernandez can't recover from a muscular overload.
  • Isco will likely keep his place following an impressive performance last week, while Vinicius should have earned a start following three goals in two games from the bench, likely replacing the underwhelming Eden Hazard.

Prediction

  • Real Betis have started the season very slowly and the signing of Willian Jose from Real Sociedad could not have come soon enough, though Borja Iglesias will continue to lead the line for now. Betis were frustrated by Cadiz last time out, picking up a draw thanks to Juanmi's equaliser, though a stop-start second half saw manager Manuel Pellegrini brand La Liga a 'disgrace' for the lack of in-play action.
  • Two draws against two teams you should be beating will do that to a manager, and so Betis come into a very tough game against Real Madrid having underwhelmed and struggled to break teams down, drawing with Mallorca in their season opener.
  • Real Madrid, meanwhile, were very good in their first game of the season, brushing Alaves aside with ease, but after a fine first half in their second game against Levante, it all came crumbling down. Carlo Ancelotti's men conceded an equaliser within 40 seconds of the restart and were behind within 12 minutes. Three more goals - two of which were scored by super sub Vinicius - and a red card later and the game ended 3-3.
  • Real Madrid are paying the price for an unsettled back-line and it does not get any better here with more changes enforced. Still, against a struggling Betis, Los Blancos should have plenty to come away with all three points.
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