Real Betis vs Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | La Liga, December 7, 2024

Real Betis vs Barcelona Preview

• Tournament: LaLiga
• Date: 7th December 2024
• Kickoff time: 15:15 GMT
• Venue: Benito Villamarín

Real Betis take on Barcelona this weekend as they look to avoid a hattrick of defeats. The Catalan side were on a 3-match winless streak in the league before their big win over Mallorca during the week.

The home side are 10th in the table and can climb to 7th with a win. However, they could slip into the bottom half should they lose and teams below them pick up wins.

Barcelona have a 4-point lead over Real Madrid once again after Los Blancos slipped up during the week. However, they would be aware that the lead could be cut to one point if Carlo Ancelotti’s side won their match in hand.

Real Betis Team News

Real Betis will be without three players for sure, with the possibility of the number increasing to six depending on the late fitness test. William Carvalho, Marc Roca and Johnny Cardoso are ruled out, while Isco remains a big doubt.

Pablo Fornals and Hector Bellerin are facing late fitness tests and the midfielder could be the only one who makes the return to the pitch this weekend.

Barcelona Team News

Barcelona are without Marc Brenal, Andreas Christensen, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen this weekend. The trio could be joined by Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo, who are back in training but are unlikely to make the matchday squad.

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Silva

Defenders: Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud

Midfielders: Gulrao, Altimira, Fonals, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli

Forward: Roque

Barcelona Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Pena

Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde

Midfielders: Casado, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha

Forwards: Lewandowski

Real Betis vs Barcelona H2H Record

Barcelona are on a 5-match winning streak against Real Betis in the league since losing 1-0 at home in December 2021. They also defeated them 4-2 in the Supercopa de Espana penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2.

Key players to watch in Real Betis vs Barcelona

Vitor Roque (Real Betis)

Vitor Roque will be out to prove a point after he was not given enough chances at Barcelona. He has scored three goals this season and will be leading the attack for the home side this weekend.

Raphinha (Barcelona)

It is hard to pick between Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, but the Brazilian edges it this weekend. The left-winger will get more space and time on the ball as he is up against Sabaly and Bartra, while Yamal will be tightly marked by Perraud and Altimira.

Real Betis vs Barcelona Prediction

Real Betis will make it hard for Barcelona, but they are unlikely to get a win this weekend. Barcelona should get a comfortable 2-0 win as Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski will be playing together once again.

Prediction: Real Betis 0-2 Barcelona

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