La Liga stats preview: Matchweek 1 – Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Carlo Ancelotti will officially take charge of Real Madrid against Real Betis

Real Madrid begins a new era under Carlo Ancelotti later today as they start their 2013-14 La Liga campaign at home to Real Betis. These are exciting times for Madrid as they see a transition from Mourinho to Ancelotti.

Ancelotti is anticipated to hand full debuts to summer signings Isco and Asier Illarramendi. With some shrewd business this summer, fans will be hoping to snatch La Liga title from eternal rivals Barcelona.

On the other hand, Real Betis are considered to be one of the most erratically exciting teams under the tutelage of Pepe Mel. Betis will be without last season’s top scorer Ruben Castro on Sunday night, losing the striker to a hamstring injury.

Last year they came close to clinching a European spot but they missed out due to last few poor games and finished 7th.

Let’s look at what stats have to offer for Real Madrid vs Real Betis:

- Real Madrid have won their last 11 home matches in La Liga.

- Real Madrid have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches against Real Betis in all competitions.

- Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in their last 18 home matches in La Liga.

- Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 13 home matches against Real Betis in all competitions.

- Real Madrid have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches in La Liga.

- Real Betis have failed to win 9 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga.