Arsenal vs Real Betis preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Aviva Stadium Today - 6:30 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Arsenal ARS
Real Betis BET
KICKOFF : Today - 6:30 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

Arsenal face Real Betis in a Club Friendlies 1 encounter at Aviva Stadium during the 2026 season. The home side enters as the stronger team with a power score of 99.75 compared to the visitors 85.49, creating a 14.3 point advantage. Form indicators show Arsenal at 50 while Real Betis sit at 0, suggesting differing levels of recent momentum. Both teams operate without domestic league positions or detailed records for this fixture. Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxies due to unavailable xG metrics. The match offers an opportunity to observe structural differences and squad depth in a pre-season setting. Overall preparation points toward Arsenal controlling proceedings through superior metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Arsenal hold a 14.3 point power advantage over Real Betis at Aviva Stadium.
  • Form: Arsenal post a form score of 50 against Real Betis score of 0.
  • Squad: Detailed squad records remain unavailable for both sides ahead of the match.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is not available for either Arsenal or Real Betis.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the available fixture information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: The 14.3 point power advantage stands as the primary variable favoring Arsenal.
  • Market: Projection split: Arsenal 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Real Betis 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Arsenal M. Arteta
M. Arteta
VS
Real Betis M. Pellegrini
M. Pellegrini
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Girona Rank: 79 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
99.75
85.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Arsenal
Real Betis
Power Score
99.75
85.49
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
2
45

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Arsenal Opponent-weighted form score
Real Betis Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Arsenal Real Betis

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Arsenal ARS Home
0 matches
Real Betis BET Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-05T00:02:45+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 05, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Aviva Stadium
Capacity
55359
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

1
David Raya Martin
David Raya Martin Goalkeeper
13
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta Goalkeeper
30
Illan Meslier
Illan Meslier Goalkeeper
35
Tommy Hogan Setford
Tommy Hogan Setford Goalkeeper
4
Ben White
Ben White Defender
6
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães Defender
12
Jurriën Timber
Jurriën Timber Defender
2
William Saliba
William Saliba Defender
33
Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori Defender
5
Piero Martín Hincapié Reyna
Piero Martín Hincapié Reyna Defender
49
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Myles Lewis-Skelly Defender
3
Cristhian Andrey Mosquera Ibarguen
Cristhian Andrey Mosquera Ibarguen Defender
41
Declan Rice
Declan Rice Midfielder
10
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze Midfielder
8
Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard Midfielder
16
Christian Nørgaard
Christian Nørgaard Midfielder
23
Mikel Merino Zazón
Mikel Merino Zazón Midfielder
36
Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez
Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez Midfielder
21
Fabio Daniel Ferreira Vieira
Fabio Daniel Ferreira Vieira Midfielder
22
Ethan Chidiebere Nwaneri
Ethan Chidiebere Nwaneri Midfielder
9
Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
Gabriel Fernando de Jesus Attacker
29
Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz Attacker
14
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres Attacker
24
Reiss Nelson
Reiss Nelson Attacker
11
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva Attacker
7
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka Attacker
17
Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis Attacker
20
Chukwunonso Madueke
Chukwunonso Madueke Attacker
56
Max Dowman
Max Dowman Attacker

Squad

1
Álvaro Vallés Rosa
Álvaro Vallés Rosa Goalkeeper
Guilherme Sousa Carvalho Fernandes
Guilherme Sousa Carvalho Fernandes Goalkeeper
2
Héctor Bellerín Moruno
Héctor Bellerín Moruno Defender
5
Marc Bartra Aregall
Marc Bartra Aregall Defender
3
Diego Javier Llorente Ríos
Diego Javier Llorente Ríos Defender
23
Héctor Junior Firpo Adames
Héctor Junior Firpo Adames Defender
11
Francisco José García Torres
Francisco José García Torres Defender
4
Natan Bernardo de Souza
Natan Bernardo de Souza Defender
40
Ángel Ortiz Monterrey
Ángel Ortiz Monterrey Defender
16
Diego Valentín Gómez
Diego Valentín Gómez Defender
20
Giovani Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso Midfielder
22
Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez
Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez Midfielder
8
Pablo Fornals Malla
Pablo Fornals Malla Midfielder
21
Marc Roca Junqué
Marc Roca Junqué Midfielder
15
Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández
Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández Midfielder
18
Nelson Alexander Deossa Suárez
Nelson Alexander Deossa Suárez Midfielder
6
Facundo Bernal Cruz
Facundo Bernal Cruz Midfielder
9
Juan Camilo Hernández Suárez
Juan Camilo Hernández Suárez Attacker
24
Aitor Ruibal García
Aitor Ruibal García Attacker
17
Rodrigo Riquelme Reche
Rodrigo Riquelme Reche Attacker
7
Antony Matheus dos Santos
Antony Matheus dos Santos Attacker
Iker Losada Aragunde
Iker Losada Aragunde Attacker
10
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli Attacker
Gonzalo Petit Abad
Gonzalo Petit Abad Attacker
52
Pablo García Fernández
Pablo García Fernández Attacker

CONCLUSION

Arsenal are positioned to dictate the tempo against Real Betis given their clear power edge and higher form score in this friendly setting. The absence of detailed efficiency and transition data shifts focus toward overall structural balance and squad management during the encounter. Both sides will likely use the fixture to test combinations without the pressure of league standings. Real Betis face a challenging task in closing the 14.3 point gap but may find opportunities through set piece situations despite limited supporting metrics. The match serves as valuable preparation for the upcoming campaign where Arsenal appear better equipped on current indicators. Observers can expect a controlled performance from the home team as they leverage their advantages in a low-stakes environment.