Real Betis vs Barcelona Predictions

Barcelona have been the dominant team in front of the goal and are leading the LaLiga table. They are expected to win the game against Real Betis.

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville

Date: Saturday, 7^th December 2024

Time: 4:15 pm Nigerian time

Division leaders Barcelona will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories in La Liga on Saturday afternoon, with Hansi Flick's side facing a trip to Seville to tackle an inconsistent Real Betis.

Barcelona are currently top of the La Liga table, four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand, while Real Betis sit in 10th position, having only picked up 20 points from 15 matches this term.

Head-to-head:

• Real Betis have won 10 of the last 57 meetings between the two teans.
• Barcelona have recorded 37 victories.
• The remaining 10 clashes ended in draws.
• The last 6 encounters between the two teams have produced at least 3 goals in each.

Form:

• Real Betis in the league: W-L-D-L-L
• Real Betis in all competitions: D-L-L-L-W
• Barcelona in the League: W-L-D-L-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: L-D-W-L-W

Team News:

• Johnny Cardoso, Marc Roca, and William Carvalho will miss the match for Real Betis with injury. Hector Bellerin and Pablo Fornals are doubtful for this game. Meanwhile, Isco is back in training.
• Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen are out of this game due to injury. Ronald Araujo is back in training and could be involved here.

Player(s) to watch:

• Giovani Lo Celso is the player to watch out for Real Betis in this game. He is known for his excellent technical skills, particularly his close ball control and dribbling. This allows him to navigate through tight spaces and keep possession under pressure. He has a great vision of the game, often picking out teammates with precise through balls and key passes. His ability to distribute the ball effectively makes him a major threat for the opposition.
• Raphinha will be the player to watch out for Barcelona in this game. He can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder. His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.