Real Madrid vs. Real Betis: Live stream, team news, prediction, expected lineup, How to watch La Liga

Real Madrid will meet Real Betis on Saturday at a time when they are at the top of the table with 38 points. This match is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti's side as they have a great opportunity to increase their gap with the title contenders and have to do it against Real Betis. But Betis have lost only twice this season in the league.

Kick-off Time, Venue

Real Madrid will take on Real Betis on Saturday, December 9 at Estadio Benito Villamarín in Sevilla, Spain. The match will kick off at 15:15 GMT, 10:15 ET or 07:15 PT.

Where to watch

The Real Madrid vs. Real Betis match can be watched in the UK on La Liga TV. In the US, it will be broadcast by ESPN+, ESPN Deportes.

Team News

Host Real Betis will miss Nabil Fekir, William Carvalho, Claudio Bravo, Youssouf Sabaly and Marc Bartra because of their injuries. Rodri is still in doubt. The visitors hope to have Luka Modric back after a minor injury. But Real Madrid will miss Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois. Dani Carvajal will miss the rest of the year due to his calf injury.

Head to head

Real Madrid have won 25 out of the last 45 matches played against Real Betis. The home side have won seven matches played between the two teams. Real Betis have not won a single game in their last six matches against Real Madrid in La Liga, with their previous such victory against Los Blancos coming by a 2-1 margin in 2020.

Potential Real Betis XI: Silva; Ruibal, Pezzella, Riad, Abner; Rodriguez, Roca; Diao, Isco, Perez; Willian Jose.

Potential Real Madrid XI: Kepa; Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Diaz.

Prediction

The hosts have a great chance to increase their gap from both FC Barcelona and Girona, who will play on Sunday. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Real Betis 1.

FAQs:

How have Real Madrid and Real Betis performed against each other in the past?
Real Madrid have performed better as they have won 25 out of the last 45 matches played against Real Betis. The home side have won seven matches played between the two teams. Real Betis have not won a single game in their last six matches against Real Madrid in La Liga.

Who will Real Madrid miss in their next match against Real Betis?
Real Madrid will miss Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois. Dani Carvajal will miss the rest of the year due to his calf injury.