Arsenal vs Real Betis Preview

Arsenal face Real Betis at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, in a pre-season friendly that gives both sides another chance to build fitness and combinations ahead of the new campaign.

Arsenal head into this one on the back of a strong run. Their most recent outing was a 4-1 win away at Girona. Prior to that, they lost the Champions League final on penalties by PSG, the match finishing 1-1 after extra time before Arsenal lost the shootout. Before that, they won 2-1 away at Crystal Palace. Earlier in this run, Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at home, and their sequence began with a 1-0 away win at West Ham. Outside of the penalty defeat to PSG, Arsenal have won every match in this run, arriving in Dublin full of confidence.

Real Betis have been similarly impressive throughout their pre-season schedule. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 home win over Almeria. Prior to that, they thrashed Lyon 4-0 at home. Before that, they were beaten 1-0 away at Granada CF. Earlier in this run, Betis won 1-0 away against Recreativo Huelva, and their sequence began with a 3-0 away win over Lotte. Like Arsenal, Betis have won four of their last five, with their solitary defeat coming away at Granada.

There is no previous meeting on record between these two clubs, so this friendly represents the first competitive test of a fixture with no established history to draw on.

Arsenal’s summer has been built around a blend of first-team regulars and academy prospects getting minutes, with the Girona win in particular showcasing depth across the squad. Betis have looked sharp in attack throughout their own pre-season, scoring freely against Lyon and Lotte, and their defensive record has held up well outside of the Granada defeat. Both sides will use this match at a neutral Dublin venue to fine-tune shape and fitness levels with the new season fast approaching, and the balance of form suggests a closely contested, entertaining occasion.

Arsenal’s away form in particular has been a highlight of their preparations, with wins at West Ham, Crystal Palace and Girona all coming on the road. Betis have shown similar comfort away from home, winning at both Recreativo Huelva and Lotte. With so little to separate the two sides on current form, this friendly could hinge on which squad’s fringe players seize their opportunity in front of a neutral crowd.

In Ireland, the match is available to stream via Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player and Premier Sports ROI 1, reflecting the fixture’s Dublin venue. In Great Britain, viewers can also catch the game on Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports Player. In the United States, the match is available on CBS Sports Network, fuboTV, FOX Deportes and FOX One, while Arsenal’s own channels, arsenal.com and Onefootball, will carry international coverage.

Possible Lineups 

Arsenal (4-3-3) Arrizabalaga, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Dowman, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Tzolis, Havertz, Jesus

Real Betis Gonzalez, Bouare, Corralejo Mantero, Firpo, Garcia, Gomez, Llorente, Losada, Morante, Ortiz, Petit

Arsenal Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Girona	1-4	Arsenal	CF	01.08.26
❌	PSG	1(4)-1(3)	Arsenal	CL Pen	30.05.26
✅	Crystal Palace	1-2	Arsenal	PL	24.05.26
✅	Arsenal	1-0	Burnley	PL	18.05.26
✅	West Ham	0-1	Arsenal	PL	10.05.26

Real Betis Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Betis	1-0	Almeria	CF	01.08.26
✅	Betis	4-0	Lyon	CF	29.07.26
❌	Granada CF	1-0	Betis	CF	25.07.26
✅	Recreativo Huelva	0-1	Betis	TRO	22.07.26
✅	Lotte	0-3	Betis	CF	18.07.26

Head-to-Head

No previous meetings on record between the two sides.

TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Channel
Ireland Republic	Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports ROI 1
Great Britain	Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player
USA	CBS Sports Network, fuboTV, FOX Deportes, FOX One
International	arsenal.com, Onefootball
Germany	DAZN Germany
Switzerland	DAZN Switzerland
Japan	DAZN Japan
Australia	Paramount+
Portugal	Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen
Brazil	Zapping, IT tv Plus, Claro TV+, SportyNet, Sky+