(Arsenal vs Real Betis stream) - Updated with viewing links and details ahead of the Gunners' clash with Real Betis, part of the 2026 pre-season friendlies.
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Arsenal enters a friendly match against Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with a highly upbeat mentality after a 4-1 victory over Girona. The Gunners' attack showed great variety as Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, and young talent Max Dowman all made an impact, while manager Mikel Arteta affirmed that the team is on the right track in their preparations for the new season.
However, the result is probably not the only objective for Arsenal. Arteta is likely to keep experimenting with personnel, giving opportunities to young players and adjusting the lineup in the second half. This could prevent the Gunners from maintaining constant pressure throughout the full 90 minutes.
Real Betis is a suitable opponent to test Arsenal's ball control and pressing organization. The La Liga side possesses a technical style of play, is not afraid to build from the back, and is capable of punishing any gaps that appear when the English team pushes high up the pitch.
With superior squad quality and confidence from a favorable start, Arsenal are still rated higher. However, the friendly nature of the match and constant personnel changes could make the game open, with scoring opportunities for both sides.
Prediction: Arsenal beat Real Betis 2-1.
Arsenal (4-3-3):Arrizabalaga; Calafiori, Hincapie, Mosquera, White; Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Havertz; Dowman, Gyokeres, Tzolis.
Real Betis (4-2-3-1):Gonzalez; Bellerin, Llorente, Gomez, Firpo; Roca, Corralejo; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Petit