The La Liga title race heats up as league leaders Barcelona travel to Seville to face a resurgent Real Betis at Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday, December 6, 2025. With kickoff set for 6:30pm CET (12:30pm ET), this clash pits Hansi Flick’s high-flying Catalans against Manuel Pellegrini’s unbeaten-in-eight Verdiblancos. It’s a battle between Barcelona’s explosive attack and Betis’s rock-solid home form – and it could have massive implications for the top-four race.
In this comprehensive Real Betis vs Barcelona match preview, we’ll dive into recent form, potential lineups, to score predictions.
Recent Form: Barcelona’s Firepower vs Betis’s Resilience
Barcelona sit pretty at the top of La Liga with 37 points from 15 games, one point clear of Real Madrid. Flick’s side are on a five-game winning streak in the league, scoring at least three goals in each – including a dramatic 3-1 comeback against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, where Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres turned the tide after an early deficit. Their attack is firing on all cylinders, but defensive vulnerabilities linger, with 1.71 goals conceded per away game this season.
Real Betis, meanwhile, are flying high in fifth place with 24 points, unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions (six wins). They crushed rivals Sevilla 2-0 in the derby last weekend before a 4-1 Copa del Rey romp over Torrent midweek. Pellegrini – who just extended his contract to 2027 – has his side dreaming of Champions League football, just seven points off the top four. However, they’ve drawn six of their league games, highlighting a need for killer instinct against the big boys.
Barcelona’s away form is patchy (just two wins in their last six on the road), but their firepower could overwhelm Betis, who have lost twice at La Cartuja this season – both to title challengers Athletic and Atletico.
Potential Lineups
Real Betis Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Alvaro Valles
- DEF: Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, Valentin Gomez
- MID: Marc Roca, Sergi Altimira
- ATT: Antony, Pablo Fornals, Abde Ezzalzouli
- ST: Cucho Hernandez
Barcelona Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Joan Garcia
- DEF: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde
- MID: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri
- ATT: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres
- ST: Robert Lewandowski
Score Predictions: Goals Galore Expected
Barcelona’s 52.7% win probability edges it per simulations, but Betis’s home resilience screams draw. With Barcelona scoring 3+ in five straight league games and Betis involved in high-scoring home ties, over 3.5 goals looks tasty at 1.90 odds.
Our Prediction: Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona
