Real Betis vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record and Historical Context
Real Betis vs Real Madrid stats take centre stage again in La Liga as the two sides meet at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla on 4 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC. The match comes in the early phase of the 2026 La Liga season, in Regular Season - 4, and will be played on neutral territory rather than at the traditional Benito Villamarín or Santiago Bernabéu venues.
In the current standings, Real Madrid arrive as league leaders with 9 points from 3 matches, boasting a goal difference of +8 after three straight wins and 10 goals scored. Real Betis sit 6th with 6 points from 3 games, having won twice and lost once, with 4 goals scored and 5 conceded. That context underlines the stakes: Betis are aiming to consolidate a European push, while Madrid look to protect a perfect start. Against this backdrop, the Real Betis vs Real Madrid stats and historical record provide important clues to how this clash at La Cartuja might unfold.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive but Madrid-leaning matchup across the most recent La Liga meetings.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Real Betis wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Real Madrid wins: 2
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Real Betis vs Real Madrid timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry has produced a mix of tight contests and emphatic wins. On 25 May 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 38, Real Madrid and Real Betis played out a 0-0 draw at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, a result that underlined Betis’ ability to frustrate Madrid away from home in a high-profile setting.
Earlier in that same 2023 La Liga season cycle, on 1 September 2024 in Regular Season - 4, Real Madrid hosted Real Betis at the Bernabéu and secured a 2-0 victory, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a controlled home win. That match highlighted Madrid’s capacity to grow into games and find solutions after the break, a recurring theme in this fixture.
The most notable shift in the rivalry within this dataset came on 1 March 2025, when Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at Estadio Benito Villamarín in La Liga Regular Season - 26. Betis led 1-1 at half-time and managed to edge the contest in the second half, showing they can convert home advantage into points against the capital side. The two most recent encounters in 2026 have been more balanced: on 4 January 2026 at the Bernabéu in Regular Season - 18, Real Madrid beat Betis 5-1 after leading 1-0 at the break, before the sides met again on 24 April 2026 at Estadio de La Cartuja in Regular Season - 32, where Real Betis and Real Madrid drew 1-1 (0-1 at half-time). That La Cartuja draw is particularly relevant to the upcoming match, as it shows this neutral venue can produce a finely poised contest in this rivalry.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers across these five La Liga fixtures illustrate a slight Real Madrid edge but with Betis remaining competitive, especially outside the Bernabéu.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Real Betis 5 - 9 Real Madrid
- Average Goals per Match: Real Betis 1.00 vs Real Madrid 1.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Real Betis's stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Betis won 1 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
- At Real Madrid's stadium: 3 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Betis won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Real Betis vs Real Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 24 April 2026: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 32
- 4 January 2026: Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 18
- 1 March 2025: Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 26
- 1 September 2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 4
- 25 May 2024: Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 38
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Real Betis Matches Results and Stats
For Real Betis, the available numbers reflect their La Liga 2026 season to date. Betis have played 3 league matches, winning 2 and losing 1, with no draws. They have scored 4 goals (1 at home and 3 away) and conceded 5, suggesting an attack that is productive but a defence that can be exposed, particularly on the road where they have allowed 5 goals in 2 games. Two clean sheets from three fixtures point to a relatively solid base when they control the game, but the heavy away defeat indicated by their biggest loss of 5-2 shows vulnerability against high-powered attacks.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)
Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats
Real Madrid’s 2026 La Liga season to date underlines why they top the table. Across 2 recorded league matches, Madrid have won both, with no draws or defeats. They have scored 6 goals (4 at home and 2 away) and conceded just 2, averaging 3.0 goals per match while allowing 1.0. Their biggest wins of 4-1 at home and 1-2 away highlight both attacking depth and the ability to secure results on the road. Although they have yet to keep a clean sheet in these fixtures, their offensive output consistently puts them in control of matches.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical Real Betis vs Real Madrid stats and the current-season form point slightly in Real Madrid’s favour, but with enough nuance to keep this fixture intriguing. Madrid lead the recent head-to-head with 2 wins to Betis’ 1 and a 9-5 aggregate goal advantage across five La Liga meetings, driven largely by strong home performances at the Bernabéu. However, Betis have shown they can compete on their own turf, winning 2-1 at Benito Villamarín in March 2025 and drawing 1-1 at Estadio de La Cartuja in April 2026. With Real Madrid entering this match as league leaders and Betis sitting in the European positions, the statistical trends suggest Madrid carry the stronger attacking profile and overall edge, while Betis’ positive home and neutral-venue record in this matchup indicates they are capable of turning this into a closely contested encounter.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 30 August 2026.
