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Arsenal vs Real Betis Match Summary
Competition | Elite Club Friendly |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 5 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | To be confirmed |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
Arsenal round off their summer schedule against Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday 5 August, a proper pre-season test between two sides gearing up for the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta's side arrive off the back of a 4-1 win over Girona, with the front line already ticking over nicely. This is the sharper of their pre-season outings so far.
Real Betis are further along the road, five matches into their summer and building towards their own Champions League campaign after finishing fifth in La Liga last term.
There is no head-to-head history to lean on here, so both sets of supporters get a first proper look at a fixture with genuine European pedigree on either side.
Arsenal vs Real Betis Form
Arsenal have made a strong start to pre-season, backing up a behind-closed-doors 3-0 win over MK Dons with a 4-1 victory against Girona in Spain. Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis both caught the eye, and the attack has looked sharp with several World Cup returnees eased back in slowly. The cutting edge is clearly there.
Real Betis are the more battle-hardened outfit, having won four of their first five summer friendlies, including a 4-0 thrashing of Lyon and a narrow 1-0 win over Almeria last time out. Betis carry real creativity, with Isco working his way back to full rhythm and Antony offering a threat down the flanks.
Arsenal vs Real Betis Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Arsenal: Jurrien Timber (Injured/doubtful, groin), Ben White (Injured/doubtful, knee)
Real Betis: Diego Llorente (Injured/doubtful, muscular fatigue), Aitor Ruibal (Injured/out), Diego Conde (Injured/out), Abde Ezzalzouli (Injured/out)
Arsenal
Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Piero Hincapie were all given 33-minute outings against Girona following their returns from World Cup duty, with those changes planned in advance. Arteta is not expected to welcome back any further World Cup players, and Timber has returned to London to continue his recovery from a groin issue. Ben White managed 61 minutes at the weekend after a long-term knee injury, though Arteta may not risk him so early, which could open the door for young defender Marli Salmon. Kepa, Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Jesus are among those expected to start.
Real Betis
Betis have a concern over Diego Llorente after he was forced off late on against Almeria with muscular fatigue, though the issue is not thought to be serious. Aitor Ruibal, Diego Conde and Abde Ezzalzouli all remain unavailable through injury. Isco featured for the first time this summer against Almeria and could now be ready to start, while Hector Bellerin is in line to face his former club, having recorded two goals and three assists for Betis in La Liga last season.
Arsenal vs Real Betis Predicted Lineup
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Arrizabalaga; Mosquera, Salmon, Hincapié, Calafiori; Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz; Dowman, Jesus, Tzolis
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: González; Bellerín, Llorente, V. Gómez, Firpo; Roca, Corralejo; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Petit
Arsenal vs Real Betis Key Stats & Match Facts
This is the first-ever meeting between the first teams of Arsenal and Real Betis in any fixture.
It is Arsenal's first pre-season match played in front of supporters in the Republic of Ireland since August 2018.
Real Betis have won four of their first five pre-season friendlies this summer.
Both clubs will feature in the UEFA Champions League during the 2026/27 campaign.
Hector Bellerin returns to face Arsenal having recorded two goals and three assists for Betis in La Liga last season.
Arsenal vs Real Betis Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Arsenal have looked sharp in attack and should carry the greater cutting edge, though Betis are further along in their preparations and have the quality to trouble them. Our prediction is a 3-2 Arsenal win in an open, goal-filled encounter. Arsenal are the clear favourites at 8/13 with Unibet, and that reflects the gulf in overall squad depth.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 Goals in the match between Arsenal and Real Betis. Pre-season friendlies tend to produce open, fluid football with plenty of squad rotation, and both attacks have already shown their teeth this summer. Everything points to a high-scoring encounter in Dublin.
Arsenal to win 2-1 against Real Betis. Arsenal boast superior overall squad depth and attacking quality, but Betis have the creativity in Isco and Antony to find the scoresheet. A narrow Arsenal win fits the pattern of a competitive, end-to-end fixture.
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Arsenal vs Real Betis Talking Points
The big storyline is a familiar face in the away dressing room. Hector Bellerin returns to face Arsenal, the club where he made 239 first-team appearances between 2011 and 2021 before joining Betis permanently in 2023. Beyond the sentiment, this is a useful measuring stick for two teams pointed at the same target: both Arsenal and Real Betis will line up in the Champions League during the 2026/27 campaign, so a sharp workout in Dublin matters more than the scoreline suggests. Arsenal's attack has already clicked in pre-season, while Isco's return to rhythm gives Betis the spark to make this a genuine contest.
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When is the Arsenal vs Real Betis match?
The Arsenal vs Real Betis Elite Club Friendly fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, 5 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 UK time.
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You can watch the match live on Premier Sports.
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