Real Betis vs Real Madrid 15/10 – Spanish La Liga
Zidnane Needs to Get Back to Winning Ways
LEAGUE: Spanish La Liga
GAME: Real Betis vs Real Madrid
LOCATION: Estadio Benito Villamarin
DATE: Saturday 15/10
TIME: 20:45
In the previous 20 meetings between the teams, Real Madrid have won 7, Real Betis have won 5 and there have been 8 draws.
Real Betis have found life tough in Spain’s top division so far this season and have just 2 wins to their name, from 7 matches played. However, they will take some confidence going into this game against Real Madrid, from the fact they are unbeaten at home and have picked up 5 of their 8 points at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
Real Madrid travel to Seville unbeaten this season yet such is the way of life at the Santiago Bernabeu, Zinedine Zidane already finds himself under pressure. This is mainly due to the fact Real Madrid have failed to win any of their last 4 matches in all competitions, including three draws in La Liga against Las Palmas, Villarreal and Eibar, all of which are must win games. The trip to Real Betis is never easy and will be made even tougher with players returning from international duty.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Both Teams to Score
- Anytime Goalscorer
Real Madrid Struggles
This is a match which Real Madrid are expected to win but taking into consideration current form and the number of injuries, it is going to be difficult. Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Casemiro and Marcelo are all out and even with Real Madrid’s squad, these are losses which will be strongly felt. Real Betis will see this as a great opportunity to pick up points against the European Champions.
Game Tip: Draw is 5.25 at Ladbrokes
Defensive Woes
Real Madrid have been struggling to keep a clean sheet in recent games and it is now 4 matches without being able to keep out the opposition. Add the fact Sergio Ramos is now injured and it seems increasingly unlikely Real Madrid will prevent Real Betis from scoring. However, with the talent they have at their disposal in attack, Real Madrid should find the back of the net themselves.
Game Tip: Both teams to Score – Yes is 1.7 at Bet365
The Man for the Big Occasion
Despite having not scored in his last 4 La Liga games for Real Betis, Ruben Castro has 4 goals to his name this season. The experienced striker found the back of the net twice at the Camp Nou against Barcelona and scored 2 goals in the 3-2 win at Valencia. Playing the big-name teams in La Liga is clearly something Castro thrives upon and the Spaniard will be hoping to bag his first home goal of the season.
Game Tip: Ruben Castro to Score Anytime is 3.2 at Bet365
