Real Betis vs Real Madrid

16/2- Real Betis are going through a phase of matches against tougher oppositions, the team placed 16^th on the points table is just a point out of the relegation zone and would need to put up a great performance against the league leaders, Real Madrid. After two losses in a row Real Betis would get ready to take on Real Madrid at home. The visiting team are in ominous form and are under no pressure as they have a comfortable 8 point cushion over the second placed Barcelona but the home team is struggling and fighting to avoid relegation. In the encounter between both the teams earlier this season Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 in a home encounter and would be looking to repeat the same performance this time as well. Looking at the last 10 matches between the sides Real Madrid have not lost a single match playing at home or away while they have managed to win 6 times.

Real Betis have lost their last match against Valencia in an away tie and they would like to make up for it with at least a point in the home tie however it would not be that easy, especially against an opponent like Real Madrid. Pavone is their leading striker and has scored 6 goals this season and would be expected to play a key role in this match as well.

Real Madrid on the other hand would be more than eager to take on the field again after they devastated Valladolid 7-0 last week, playing at home. It seems as though the loss to Almeria got them going again. With Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Raul in great touch the club and the fans are almost assured of retaining the title, the question now is that how far ahead they would be at the end of the season.

Prediction: 0-3, Real Madrid win