Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Real Betis: Watch La Liga live online, TV, predictions and odds

Real Madrid host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe continues to look for his first goal in Spanish football. The French superstar has already scored once for Los Blancos in the UEFA Super Cup, but so far his first goal in the Spanish top flight has been elusive as Carlo Ancelotti’s men struggle to get going. Their Andalusian visitors are also struggling to get going at the moment, so this could be the moment when things start to fall into place for Mbappe against Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

Real raised expectations with a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, with Mbappe scoring, but draws against Mallorca and Las Palmas away from home and a late win over Valladolid have contributed to a frustrating start for the Spanish and European champions. Ground is already being lost at the top of La Liga, despite Los Merengues extending their unbeaten league run to 35 games. So there will be an expectation and need for Mbappe and his teammates to gel here.

However, Betis are tough opponents for Real, especially in recent times with draws in each of their last three meetings. Los Beticos have had to make it through the play-offs of the UEFA Conference League, so a pair of draws is not that surprising if you already have a match against Getafe ahead of you. A comfortable two-legged victory over Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih saw Betis move into the League stage, marking their fourth consecutive appearance at this stage of the continental competition, but now it’s time to get maximum points in La Liga, which they haven’t done so since at the Santiago Bernabeu. 2019.

Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:

How to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday September 1 | Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Location: Santiago Bernabéu – Madrid, Spain
• TV: ESPN Deportes | Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
• Chances: Real -350; Sign +480; Betis +1000

Story so far

Real are looking to be a success again, having drawn with Mallorca and Las Palmas since winning the UEFA Super Cup and a late flourish against Valladolid. Betis are looking for a first win, but have played a game less, so two draws from two games won’t be too worrying for a while – especially if they can avoid defeat here.

Team news

Real: Jude Bellingham remains absent while David Alaba works his way back and Eduardo Camavinga remains unavailable. Jesus Vallejo is doubtful after missing the last few games and Ancelotti could bring back Dani Carvajal, Arda Guler and Rodrygo.

Possible real XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe.

Betis: Nobel Mendy, Cedric Bakambu and Isco are expected to miss out, although Marc Bartra still has an outside chance of making it. Chimy Avila should be back after illness, while Nabil Fekir is away and will be replaced by Gio Lo Celso.

Possible Betis XI: Silva; Sabaly, Llorente, Natan, Perraud; Carvalho, Roca; Fornals, Ruibal, Ezzalzouli; Chimy.

Prediction

Real should have enough to get past Betis, but it won’t be easy, as the defending champions have shown in most La Liga games so far. Should Mbappe continue to struggle, we may even see Ancelotti opt to release him early to see if that brings about any change in attacking opportunities. Choose: Real 1, Betis 0.