Real Betis vs Barcelona Predictions
- Real Betis have won just two of their last eight games against La Liga opposition
- Barcelona are on a run of five successive victories
- Barca have racked up eight wins in nine away league matches
Real Betis struggling for form
Real Betis beat Getafe 1-0 at the weekend, but that ended a run of three successive matches against La Liga opposition without a victory.Indeed, they have not been particularly strong in the league for a while, registering only three victories in their last nine outings either side of the World Cup.
It is also not that long ago since these two teams met, with their Spanish Super Cup semi-final tie ending in a 2-2 draw, meaning Manuel Pellegrini’s side have won just one of the last eight head-to-head meetings.
Barca flying high
Barcelona on the other hand come into this one on the back of five straight victories, the last three of them by a 1-0 margin.They have struggled a touch for potency up top of late, largely due to Robert Lewandowski’s suspension, but the Polish striker is back for this game, a welcome addition give his 22 goal tally in all competitions.
Xavi’s side have also still lost just one league match, against Real Madrid, meaning their nine fixtures on the road have yielded 24 points thanks to an impressive eight wins.
I predict that Barcelona will win this game, with 2-1 my correct score prediction.