Arsenal vs Real Betis: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 5 August 2026

Arsenal vs Real Betis prediction: Arsenal have started pre-season with two convincing victories and should carry greater attacking momentum into Dublin, although Real Betis arrive with more match sharpness after five summer fixtures.

Match Details

Match Preview

Arsenal continue their pre-season programme against Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday.

The Premier League champions have won both of their opening summer fixtures by three-goal margins.

They began with a 3-0 behind-closed-doors success against MK Dons before beating Girona 4-1 in Spain.

Real Betis arrive with greater match practice, having already played five friendlies and won four of them.

This will be the first meeting between the clubs, although a reunion in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase remains possible.

Arsenal Team Analysis

Mikel Arteta could hardly have asked for a more encouraging start to pre-season.

New signing Christos Tzolis has already opened his unofficial account, while 16-year-old Max Dowman again attracted attention with a goal and an assist against Girona.

Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz also scored in the 4-1 victory, giving Arsenal several attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

Dowman’s composure and direct running have made him one of the standout performers of the summer.

Real Betis Team Analysis

Real Betis are already beyond the halfway point of their pre-season schedule.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side have beaten Lotte, Recreativo de Huelva, Lyon and Almeria, with their only defeat coming against Granada.

Ivan Corralejo scored the winner in their latest 1-0 victory over Almeria.

Betis finished fifth in La Liga last season, securing only the second Champions League qualification in their history.

First-Ever Meeting

Wednesday’s fixture will be the first meeting between Arsenal and Real Betis.

Both teams favour possession-based football, which should produce an open and technically strong contest.

Tactical Battle

Arsenal are likely to use Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly and Havertz in midfield, with Dowman and Tzolis providing width around Jesus.

Betis should build through Roca and Corralejo before looking to release Antony, Isco and Fornals behind Petit.

Bellerin’s forward runs from right-back will add width and create an interesting reunion with his former club.

Team News

• Arsenal: Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Piero Hincapie were limited to planned 33-minute appearances against Girona.
• Arsenal: Jurrien Timber returned to London to continue rehabilitation from a groin problem.
• Arsenal: Ben White completed 61 minutes against Girona after a long-term knee injury.
• Arsenal: Marli Salmon is an alternative if Arteta decides not to risk White again.
• Real Betis: Diego Llorente was withdrawn against Almeria because of muscular fatigue, but the issue is not considered serious.
• Real Betis: Aitor Ruibal, Diego Conde and Abde Ezzalzouli remain unavailable.
• Real Betis: Isco could start after playing his first pre-season minutes against Almeria.
• Real Betis: Hector Bellerin is in line to face his former club.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kepa; Mosquera, Salmon, Hincapie, Calafiori; Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Jesus, Tzolis.

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gonzalez; Bellerin, Llorente, Gomez, Firpo; Roca, Corralejo; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Petit.

Betting Tips

• Full-time result: Arsenal win.
• Both teams to score: Yes.
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals.
• Double chance: Arsenal or draw.
• Correct score: Arsenal 2-1 Real Betis.

Score Prediction

Goal.mu predicts: Arsenal 2-1 Real Betis.

Betis’ superior match sharpness should help them compete, but Arsenal have already shown stronger attacking fluency and greater depth.

Hot Stat

Arsenal have scored seven goals across their first two pre-season matches.

Final Analysis

Real Betis should provide Arsenal with their toughest test of the summer so far, but the Premier League champions appear confident and sharp in transition.