Real Madrid vs Real Betis prediction and betting tips (May 20)

Real Madrid face Real Betis in the last game of this season’s La Liga matches. Both teams are in good form heading into this match. The team from Madrid are confident of a home win on Friday night.
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) is leading the golden boot race with 27 goals and 12 assists

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) is leading the golden boot race with 27 goals and 12 assists

by   Paul Awoniyi

Real Madrid play Real Betis in Round 38 of the 2021-22 La Liga season. The last game of the season for the La Liga Champions.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. GMT on Friday, 20 May 2022. The match venue is Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.

Betting tips and match predictions for the Real Madrid vs Real Betis (May 20) game are available in this article. Next is a preview of the latest betting odds, key stats, team news, and projected starting lineups.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis latest odds on betting sites

Real Madrid to win odds are priced at 1.66 (-150 American; 2/3 Fractional), the odds for a draw are priced at 4.30 (+330; 33/10), while Real Betis to win odds are priced at 4.30 (+330; 33/10).

The chances of these outcomes are as follows: Real Madrid — 60%, draw — 23%, Real Betis — 20%.

Latest betting odds on Real Madrid vs Real Betis (20 May 2022):

  • Over 2.5 goals — 1.44 (-225; 4/9)
  • Under 2.5 goals — 2.75 (+175; 7/4)
  • Asian handicap (-0.5, -1.0) on Real Madrid — 1.86 (-116; 25/29)
  • Asian handicap (+0.5, +1.0) on Real Betis — 2.02 (+102; 51/50)
  • Both teams to score (Yes) — 1.50 (-200; 1/2)
  • Both teams to score (No) — 2.50 (+150; 3/2)

Real Madrid vs Real Betis match preview and statistics

Real Madrid are top of the league standings with 85 points and a +49 goal difference. They have 26 wins, seven draws and four losses, scored 80 goals and conceded 31. Los Blancos drew 1-1 with Cadiz in their last match.

Mariano Diaz gave Madrid the lead in the fifth minute. Rodrygo made his run on the left, making his way past the defenders before laying it to Mariano, who scored with an easy finish. Ruben Sobrino pulled one back in the 37th minute.

A headed clearance went the way of Sobrino who cut across the box before smashing the ball beyond Lunin off the crossbar into the back of the net. Alvaro Negredo failed to convert his penalty in the 61st to put Cadiz up.

Toni Kroos dropped a good performance, completed the most passes (114), had the most tackles (4), made two clearances, eight ball recoveries, had 17 accurate long balls and won six duels.

Team statistics: 62% possession, 1.66 expected goals, 16 total shots, seven shots on target, three big chances, 549 accurate passes, 89% pass accuracy, 11 fouls committed, two corners and two yellow cards.

Real Madrid team news: Gareth Bale, Isco and Luka Jovic are doubtful for the match.

Real Betis are fifth in the league table with 64 points and a +22 goal difference. They have 19 wins, seven draws and 11 losses, scored 62 goals and conceded 40. Betis beat Granada 2-nil in their last match.

Juanmi opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner, assisted by Sergio Canales with a through ball. He doubled the lead for Los Verdiblancos in the 88th minute of the second half with a shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Rodri with a through ball.

Team statistics: 61% possession, 1.88 expected goals, 11 total shots, four shots on target, three big chances, 434 accurate passes, 84% pass accuracy, 11 fouls committed, one offside and four corners.

Real Betis nickname: Claudio Bravo, Martin Montoya and Victor Camarasa are sidelined due to injuries.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis H2H

Real Madrid have two wins and a draw in three matches against Real Betis. Los Blancos won 1-nil in their last match.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis lineups and key players

Real Madrid projected starting lineup:

  • Thibaut Courtois
  • Dani Carvajal
  • Eder Militao
  • Nacho Fernandez
  • Ferland Mendy
  • Casemiro
  • Toni Kroos
  • Luka Modric
  • Rodrygo
  • Karim Benzema
  • Vinicius Junior

Karim Benzema is the key player to watch out for. He is leading the golden boot race with 27 goals and 12 assists. In the 6-0 win against Levante, he scored a goal and provided an assist. Expecting another top game from him as they bring the La Liga season to a close.

Real Betis projected starting lineup:

  • Rui Silva
  • Hector Bellerin
  • German Pezzella
  • Edgar Gonzalez
  • Alex Moreno
  • Guido Rodriguez
  • Sergio Canales
  • Juanmi
  • Nabil Fekir
  • Joaquin
  • Borja Iglesias

Juanmi is the key player to watch out for. He scored two goals in their last game against Granada. The forward is the team’s top scorer with 16 goals and four assists in 32 league matches. Juanmi looks forward to scoring against Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis predictions and betting tips

Real Madrid are the league winners already and just want to end the season with good results. Real Betis clinched a spot in next season’s Europa League. Both teams are in good form ahead of this match.

Los Blancos have two wins and a draw in the last three h2h matches. They won 1-nil in the last meeting. Predictions for this match are Real Madrid to win, over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Madrid have the home advantage and will be able to capitalize on it. Both teams are in form, Betis scored five goals in their last two matches, while Madrid scored seven goals in the last two matches. It’s inevitable that Los Blancos won’t score.

Betting prediction: Real Madrid to win

Odds: 1.66 (-150 American; 2/3 Fractional)

Betting prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 1.44 (-225 American; 4/9 Fractional)

Betting prediction: Both teams to score (Yes)

Odds: 1.50 (-200 American; 1/2 Fractional)

Real Madrid — Real Betis

Not settled

Both teams to score (Yes)

1.50

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