LiontipsBarcelona vs Betis. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona are currently in a rebuilding process. After the departure of Lionel Messi team is in a deep trouble and now they have dropped to the mid-table places.
Those results were unacceptable for the board, so Ronald Koeman was sacked. On November 6, an ex-player of Barcelona, Xavi, was signed as a new head coach. 41-year old managed quickly found communication with his team and results have improved already.
Team performed successfully in the Champions League, after a bad start team managed to pick up seven points and now club has a good chance to advance into the knock-out phase of the competition.
In La Liga The Blaugrana recorded six victories and five draws, which earned them 23 points and a 7th spot in the standings. After two draws Catalan club recorded two consecutive victories, beating Espanyol (1:0) and Villarreal (3:1).
Alba, Pedri, Fati, Braithwaite, Nico and Aguero won't feature in the match.
Last week, Betis clinched a play-off spot in the Europa League. Manuel Pellegrini's team recorded a victory over Ferencvaros (2:0) and earned a place in the round of 32. A match against Celtic on December 9 is just a formality at this point.
Team got off to a successful start at Copa del Rey. In the first match The White-Greens recorded an easy victory over Alicante (4:0) and advanced into the next round of the tournament.
After 15 rounds of La Liga season Beticos have eight victories and three draws, which brought them 27 points and a 5th spot in the standings. In two most recent matches visitors beat Elche (3:0) and Levante (3:1).
Sabaly, Camarasa, Pezzela, Montoya and Bravo won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Catalan team won five most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
Hosts are looking better on head-to-head matches, plus team has started to improve in recent games, they are scoring many goals lately. We are expecting a dominant performance from Barcelona, they will try to satisfy their fans and to put up three points. Betis put up a good performance in recent matches, but we don't think that they will be able to put up a fight against Barcelona. We are expecting a victory from Catalan club due to higher class and huge motivation.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Barcelona
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Catalan club recorded a victory by at least two goals and we are expecting the same result today - fans and players need a confident victory.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
