Barcelona bounced back to winning ways in La Liga on Tuesday, ending a three-game winless run in the Spanish top-flight.
That win ensures that they will go into the upcoming matchday at the top of the standings. It was an emphatic return to winning ways at Las Palmas, with Raphinha netting an excellent brace.
Real Betis will likely be the underdogs in this showdown on Saturday after failing to win in their last four La Liga matches. Meanwhile, they come into this round after suffering successive defeats in the league.
Odds
Barcelona will be a clear choice on the moneyline this weekend, and they are priced up at -150. A home win for Real Betis is the biggest priced selection at +385.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Betis | +385 |
| Draw | +337 |
| Barcelona | -150 |
Betis Winless in Last Five Against Barcelona
| Total | Real Betis | Barcelona | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 42 | 6 | 28 | 8 |
| La Liga Games | 36 | 4 | 25 | 7 |
| Goals | 177 | 55 | 122 |
Barcelona have an excellent record against Real Betis, winning each of the last five head-to-head clashes between the sides in La Liga.
The Catalonian giants have also won on their last seven visits to Betis, with the latest home win for the hosts coming in the Copa del Rey in January 2011.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.00 Goals @ -106
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Key Stats
- Two of Barcelona’s three defeats in La Liga this season have been suffered on the road.
- Barcelona have scored a league-high 24 goals on the road this season, six more than they have managed on home soil.
- Real Betis have scored just ten goals in their seven home matches this season.
Real Betis Team News
Betis will be without a string of first-team players for this showdown on Saturday. Pablo Fornals and Hector Bellerin are both doubts, while Isco could feature on the bench. Johnny, Nobel Mendy, and Marc Roca are still a few weeks away from returning.
Possible Lineup
Rui Silva (GK); Youssouf Sabaly, Diego Llorente, Marc Bartra, Romain Perraud, Assane Diao, Sergi Altmira, Johnny Cardoso, Chimy Avila, Cedric Bakambu, Giovani Lo Celso
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona welcomed back Lamine Yamal in midweek, with the Spanish star registering an assist in the big win. However, Hansi Flick will still be without Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, and Andreas Christensen this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Inaki Pena (GK); Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Curbarsi, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Marc Casado, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona bounced back to their best form in midweek with a healthy victory on the road. Their record on their travels this season has been excellent, and this is a fixture that they have historically dominated.
Therefore, the prospect of an away victory looks to be the most likely outcome on Saturday.
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