Real Betis vs Barcelona Preview and Prediction: A Spectacular Attacking Match
The Real Betis vs Barcelona La Liga match will take place at 00:30 on December 7th. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze the teams' form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest team news for Real Betis vs Barcelona
Real Betis welcomes back Antony after his suspension for the match against Sevilla, but Hector Bellerin and Isco remain absent due to injury.
Sofyan Amrabat and Giovani Lo Celso need further assessment of their fitness, and Pellegrini will make several changes to the starting lineup against Torrent.
Rodrigo Riquelme scored a hat-trick in the Copa del Rey, but he will most likely return to the bench this weekend, giving up his starting position to Abde Ezzalzouli – a former Barca player – on the opposite wing from Antony.
On Barcelona's side, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Dani Olmo are all absent due to injury, while Ronald Araujo is temporarily out of action.
Frenkie de Jong missed the match against Atletico due to illness, but he will return for this game and is expected to start in midfield.
Pedri could be moved up to play as a number 10 due to the absence of Fermin and Olmo, while Gerard Martin continues to have a chance to start in the center of the defense.
Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford are options in attack, but Robert Lewandowski is almost certain to start as the central striker.
Latest predicted lineups for Real Betis vs Barcelona
Real Betis:
Valles; Ruibal, Natan, Bartra, Gomez; Altimira, Roca; Antony, Fornals, Ezzalzouli; Hernandez
barbecue:
J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; De Jong, E Garcia; Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Latest Real Betis vs Barcelona football match prediction
Unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, Real Betis enter Saturday's clash with Barcelona in high spirits, and this season holds particular promise for the team.
Manuel Pellegrini's team just beat Sevilla 2-0 in the Andalusian derby last weekend, bringing their total points to 24 after 14 La Liga rounds, placing them fifth with six wins, six draws, and two losses.
Real Betis also performed well in the Europa League, finishing fifth overall, and secured their place in the third round of the Copa del Rey after a 4-1 victory over fourth-division side Torrent on Wednesday night.
Los Verdiblancos finished sixth in La Liga last season, but they are perfectly capable of improving this season as Pellegrini has a very high-quality squad at his disposal.
Real Betis haven't beaten Barcelona since December 2021, but two of their last three encounters ended in a draw, including two matches in La Liga last season.
Barcelona drew 2-2 away at Betis last season and 1-1 in the return leg, but the Catalan giants remain unbeaten in Seville against Real Betis since January 2011, when it was part of the Copa del Rey.
In fact, in La Liga, Real Betis haven't beaten Barcelona at home since March 2008, and the visitors are once again considered the favorites, aiming for their sixth consecutive victory in Spain's top league.
Hansi Flick's side played brilliantly, beating Atletico 3-1 on Tuesday, and are now leading the table, one point ahead of Real Madrid. Real Madrid will play Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Barcelona have four matches remaining before the winter break, facing Real Betis, Osasuna, and Villarreal in La Liga, along with a home Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite facing numerous problems this season, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are showing signs of instability, and the title race promises to be very exciting in the second half of the season. Barcelona will do everything in their power to maintain their top position as they head into 2026.
Latest Real Betis vs Barcelona score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Real Betis vs Barcelonaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona
- WhoScore:Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona
- We predict:Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona
When and where can I watch Real Betis vs Barcelona live?
To watch the Real Betis vs Barcelona match live in La Liga, taking place at 00:30 on December 7th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.