La Liga: Real Betis vs. Real Madrid Prediction & live streaming

La Liga's clash between Real Betis and Real Madrid on March 1, 2025, presents an intriguing matchup with significant implications for both teams. Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this fixture, winning 26 of their last 48 encounters with Betis. Currently positioned second in La Liga, Madrid aims to maintain pressure on the league leaders. In contrast, Real Betis sits in seventh place and is seeking to capitalize on recent form after winning their last two matches. However, their track record against Madrid raises questions about their ability to secure a favorable outcome.

Real Betis is set to host reigning champions Real Madrid at the Estadio Benito Vilamarin in Seville on Saturday, March 1 as both teams will be gunning for another win after rediscovering their form over the recent weeks.

In the reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid won 2-0 comfortably and the Los Blancos fans would remember that match for decades to come as Kylian Mbappe scored his first La Liga goal rounding off a great team move followed by another goal from the spot-kick.

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Real Madrid also came out victorious in their last league game which was against Girona. Los Blancos also secured a narrow win in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. It was an important win because Carlo Ancelotti’s men have the advantage now. With their current form, Real Madrid have the calibre to take down Real Betis.

Real Betis possible starting lineup: Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, J Rodriguez; Hernandez

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Real Madrid, needing some breathing space, will definitely be wishing Athletic Bilbao beats their crosstown rivals this weekend. Their gaze should, however, be more on Barcelona. A lot of pre-match talk here will likely focus on Real Madrid, but underdogs Betis have shown they can pack a punch. Rising into the top six is a real motivation for the hosts.

Prediction models suggest a strong likelihood of a Real Madrid victory. According to analysis by Souness (2025), the probability of a Madrid win stands at approximately 48.8%, while Betis holds only a 27.9% chance of triumphing in this contest; notably, a draw is projected at 23.3%. Furthermore, betting insights indicate that not only is a victory for Madrid expected but also that they will score first and achieve over 2.5 goals during the match . This statistical backdrop underscores the challenges facing Betis as they attempt to overcome historical trends.

For fans eager to watch this highly anticipated match live, it will be streamed via FuboTV and available on ESPN Deportes at 12:30 p.m. ET. As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter in La Liga's competitive landscape, viewers can expect an exciting showdown that could further solidify Real Madrid's title aspirations or provide Betis with a much-needed statement victory.

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