The La Liga title race heats up as Barcelona welcome Real Betis in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter at the Spotify Camp Nou. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with previous encounters providing plenty of drama and goals.
Previous Meetings
The two teams first clashed in December, when Betis held the Catalans to a frustrating draw in the reverse league fixture. However, it was a different story in the Copa del Rey, where Hansi Flick’s men delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Betis in the early stages of the tournament.
Barcelona have since powered their way into the Copa del Rey final, sealing a gritty 1-0 win away at Atletico Madrid midweek to advance 5-4 on aggregate. That result also marked their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions — a clear sign of a team hitting peak form.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Garcia; Ferran Torres, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Fornals; Antony, Lo Celso, J. Rodriguez; Hernandez
Key Players to Watch
-
Robert Lewandowski – The Polish striker has rediscovered his scoring touch and will be key in breaking through Betis’ backline.
-
Ferran Torres – In brilliant form, his pace and movement could create major problems for the Betis defense.
-
Lo Celso – The heartbeat of Betis’ midfield, his ability to find space and dictate play will be crucial if they hope to get anything out of this match.
Barcelona vs Real Betis Score Prediction
Given Barcelona’s recent run of form, squad depth, and home advantage, they are overwhelming favorites heading into this clash. Real Betis have been resilient, but they may struggle to contain a Blaugrana side that’s clicking in every department.
Final Score Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Real Betis
