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All eyes will be on Estadio de la Cartuja as two of La Liga's top three teams battle for supremacy on Saturday.
Leaders Barcelona have been unstoppable this season and will set their sights on a 13th consecutive victory across all competitions.
Real Betis, meanwhile, will look to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.
Read our Real Betis vs Barcelona prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Betis vs Barcelona key stats
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 11 clashes with Real Betis.
- Five of both teams' last six respective games have featured goals at both ends.
- At least five cards were awarded in five of Real Betis' last seven outings.
Real Betis vs Barcelona preview: Can Betis hold their own?
Real Betis vs Barcelona — Tale of the Tape
| Real Betis | vs | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 1st |
| 19 | Points | 24 |
| 14 | Goals For | 34 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 3rd | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Betis maintained their perfect start in the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Porto on Wednesday, coming from 2-1 behind late in the second half to seal the win.
The Andalusian side have been a tough team to beat, as they have strung together a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with six wins and a draw.
Barcelona have scored more goals than any other team in La Liga this season.
Moreover, Manuel Pellegrini's troops have had a perfect home record this season, having won all five matches played at Estadio de la Cartuja in all competitions.
Due to their fine form, Betis are third in La Liga, tied on points with second-placed Atletico Madrid at the time of publishing and five points behind leaders Barcelona, whom they host this weekend.
There are no new injury concerns for Los Verdiblancos, although Junior Firpo is still sidelined with a muscular injury. Cucho Hernandez was directly involved in at least one goal in four of his last five appearances and is expected to lead the line once again.
Barcelona, on the other hand, came from behind to defeat Galatasaray 4-1 in their midweek UEFA Champions League fixture.
The Catalan giants have been nothing short of impressive this season, as they have won 12 consecutive matches in all competitions, averaging over four goals during that stretch.
In addition to having a perfect eight wins from eight in La Liga, a victory for Hansi Flick's side this weekend will be one for the history books, as they would match the longest winning start in league history, set by Real Madrid during the 1968/69 season.
Andreas Christensen (thigh) and Roony Bardghji (ACL) are both sidelined, but the visitors are boosted by the return of Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong, with both players having fully participated in training ahead of this clash.
Barcelona have averaged more shots than any other team in the Spanish top flight this term.
Raphinha's return means the Brazilian is expected to start up front. He has scored hat-tricks in his last two league assignments and is leading the race for the Pichichi with 12 goals in seven appearances.
It is safe to say that Real Betis do not particularly look forward to meeting Barcelona, as they have no wins in the last 11 H2Hs (D2, L9). Los Verdiblancos' last victory over the Catalan giants came in December 2021, and they have not beaten Barcelona at home in this competition since November 2004.
Real Betis vs Barcelona form guide & betting tips
| Real Betis | vs | Barcelona |
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| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 1st |
| 10 | Goals For | 22 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 5 |
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Whispers Predicts: Real Betis 2-4 Barcelona
Priced at 9/20 (1.45), Barcelona are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this skirmish.
The visitors have won nine of their last 11 clashes with Real Betis, and despite the hosts' perfect home record this season, we are confident that the Blaugrana will emerge victorious in a high-scoring fixture.
Six of Barcelona's last eight matches have gone above the 4.5-goal line, and this can be backed at 29/20 (2.45).
We also fancy Barcelona & BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15), as was the case in five of the visiting team's last six outings.
> Over 4.5 total goals at 29/20 (2.45) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 4.5 total cards at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Barcelona at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable
> Barcelona & BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 2-4 at 22/1 (23.00) | Likelihood: Outsider