LiontipsBetis vs Barcelona. Forecast (odds 4.50) and bets on the match of the Spanish championship
Command Analysis
Current form
Betis' recent slump continued when they lost 2-0 to Real Sociedad last weekend, leaving them without a win in four straight La Liga matches. That includes consecutive defeats, each by two goals. Manager Manuel Pellegrini is looking to revive the campaign and fight his way up the table as their run of four consecutive top seven finishes in the league is in danger of ending.
The hosts are likely to take advantage of their home stadium as the Benito Villamarin has been almost a fortress for them this season, winning four of their last six league games, but extending that run against Barcelona will be a challenge. It is worth noting that https://www.realbetisbalompie.es target=_blank rel=noopener>Betis have lost more games against the Catalan giants (85) than against any other team in their history.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carvalho (muscle injury), Joni Cardroso (muscle injury), Isco (leg injury) and Bellerin (bruise) will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Betis have not scored a first-half goal in their last six head-to-head league matches.
- Betis have scored in each of their six home La Liga games this season.
- On loan from Barcelona, forward Vitor Roque could put pressure on his home club as two of his last three La Liga goals have come on this ground, both of which were second goals of the match.
Probable line-up: Silva - Sabally, Nathan, Llorente, Perro - Ruibal, Bartra, Fekir, Fornals, Roca - Juanmi
Current form
Barcelona head into the match in high spirits after a comfortable 5-1 win over Mallorca on Tuesday. Another win in this fixture would boost their La Liga title ambitions against Real Madrid, despite their Clasico opponents having played fewer games. The visitors have not lost away to Betis since March 2008, winning seven in a row at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez hopes the game will be a good warm-up for the big UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund in midweek. Barcelona have won four of their last six away games, scoring an average of 3.17 goals per game, giving reason for optimism.
Disqualifications and injuries
Unable to play: Araujo (muscle injury), Bernal (knee injury), Christensen (injury), Torres (muscle injury), ter Stegen (knee injury), Garcia (muscle injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Eight of Barcelona last 11 La Liga matches have seen more than 3.5 goals scored.
The attack of the "blue garnets" poses a threat to any opponent, even with a rotation of the squad.
- Barcelona have scored first in their last nine La Liga home games and have won all of them.
Tentative line-up: Pena - Martin, Dminges, Balde, Kunde - Casado, Pedri, Gundogan, Victor - Lewandowski, Yamal
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
Betis have won two of their last seven head-to-head matches
7.60Betis to score in the second half
In two of the last five matches the bet came in
1.65Barcelona bet will not score in the first half
In three of the last six games the bet has won
2.18Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the five head-to-head matches, this figure was encountered
1.88Tip and bets
Both teams are showing confident play in attack, and given the current form, it is likely that both will score in this meeting. Betis is traditionally stronger at home, and despite injuries, the team has enough attacking players to threaten Barcelona defense. The Catalans, in turn, have not played without a goal for a long time, and despite injuries to key players, their attacking power remains at its best.
Prediction: Both teams to score with odds of 1.90
Prediction of the outcome
The match between Betis and Barcelona could end in a draw, as both clubs have strong sides, but also have their vulnerabilities. It is important to note that Betis will be playing at home, where their support is always important, and they are capable of making the visitors nervous. Barcelona, despite their strength, have injured players, and there may be problems in attack and defense, which will make a draw a likely outcome.
Prediction - draw with odds of 4.50
Bet on corners
This match is expected to feature a lot of attacking play and therefore a high number of corners is possible. Betis will be active on the flanks and Barcelona will be looking to control the ball, which will lead to a lot of set pieces. We believe this match could end with more than nine corners, given the attacking tendencies of both teams.
Forecast - total corners over nine with odds of 1.90
