Real Betis vs Barcelona Prediction - La Liga

Match context

Barcelona will face a challenging away match at Real Betis' Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla in La Liga. The match will take place at 00:30 on December 7, 2025. Despite leading the league table, the Catalan team faces personnel issues with many key players absent, while the home team also lacks its strongest lineup.

Position on the leaderboard

Prior to this match, Barcelona were firmly in first place in the La Liga standings with 37 points after 15 games. Their goal was to win to consolidate their lead. Meanwhile, Real Betis were in fifth place with 24 points after 14 games, and a favorable result would help them continue their pursuit of a European cup qualification spot.

Analysis of recent form

Real Betis

The home team is currently in inconsistent form. In their last 5 La Liga matches, Real Betis have had 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Since the start of the season, they have played 14 matches, winning 6, drawing 6, and losing 2. Their attack has scored 22 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 14 goals (an average of 1.0 goal per game).

Portuguese

In contrast to their rivals, Barcelona are displaying devastating form with a recent five-match winning streak in the national championship. After 15 rounds, they have 12 wins, 1 draw, and only 2 losses. Barcelona's attacking power is undeniable with 42 goals scored (an average of 2.8 goals per game), although their defense has also conceded 17 goals (an average of 1.1 goals per game).

History of confrontations

Barcelona have completely dominated recent encounters with Real Betis. In their last five meetings, the Catalan team is unbeaten with three wins and two draws. Notably, Barcelona's victories have often been by a significant margin, demonstrating their superiority over their opponent.

• April 6, 2025: Barcelona 1 - 1 Real Betis
• January 16, 2025: Barcelona 5 - 1 Real Betis
• December 7, 2024: Real Betis 2 - 2 Barcelona
• January 22, 2024: Real Betis 2 - 4 Barcelona
• September 17, 2023: Barcelona 5 - 0 Real Betis

Force situation

Both teams faced significant personnel losses ahead of this match, which could greatly impact tactics and the final outcome.

Real Betis

The home team will be without the following key players:

• S. Amrabat: Absent due to leg injury.
• H. Bellerin: Absent due to muscle injury.
• Isco: Absent due to injury.

Portuguese

The list of absentees for the visiting team is also worrying, with names missing in all three lines:

• R. Araujo: Absent due to personal reasons.
• Gavi: Absent due to knee injury.
• D. Olmo: Absent due to shoulder injury.
• M. ter Stegen: Absent due to back injury.

Analysis and predictions

Despite playing away from home and missing several key players, Barcelona are still considered the favorites due to their superior form and head-to-head record. Statistics show that Barcelona have a 45% chance of winning, equal to the probability of the match ending in a draw. Meanwhile, Real Betis' chances of securing all three points are only 10%.

With their proven attacking prowess, Barcelona are expected to control the game. However, the absence of key players in defense could leave them vulnerable to Real Betis' counter-attacks. A draw or a narrow victory for the visitors is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 23:53 on 06/12/2025

Official lineup

Real Betis

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachManuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti

Starting lineup:

• 1. Álvaro Valles (G)
• 24. Aitor Ruibal (D)
• 5. Marc Bartra (D)
• 4. Natan (D)
• 16. Valentín Gómez (D)
• 6. Sergi Altimira (M)
• 8. Pablo Fornals (M)
• 21. Marc Roca (M)
• 7. Antony (F)
• 19. Cucho Hernández (F)
• 10. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (F)

Substitutes:

• 13. Adrián
• 25. Pau López
• 40. Angel Ortiz
• 12. Ricardo Rodríguez
• 23. Junior Pilot
• 3. Diego Llorente
• 17. Rodrigo Riquelme
• 52. Pablo García
• 20. Giovani Lo Celso
• 18. Nelson Deossa
• 11. Cédric Bakambu
• 9. Chimy Ávila

Portuguese

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachHans-Dieter Flick

Starting lineup:

• 13. Joan García (G)
• 23. Jules Koundé (D)
• 5. Pau Cubarsí (D)
• 18. Gerard Martín (D)
• 3. Alejandro Balde (D)
• 24. Eric García (M)
• 8. Pedri (M)
• 10. Lamine Yamal (M)
• 28. Roony Bardghji (M)
• 14. Marcus Rashford (M)
• 7. Ferran Torres (F)

Substitutes:

• 33. Eder Aller
• 25. Wojciech Szczęsny
• 26. Jofre Torrents
• 15. Andreas Christensen
• 43. Tomás Marqués
• 17. Marc Casadó
• 16. Fermín López
• 27. Dro Fernández
• 22. Marc Bernal
• 11. Raphinha
• 21. Frenkie de Jong
• 9. Robert Lewandowski