Real Betis vs Barcelona: Who will extend their winning streak?
A thrilling encounter between Real Betis and Barcelona awaits us in the ninth round of the Spanish La Liga. The match will take place on Saturday, 17 October, kicking off at 18:30 CET. I have a betting tip for this fixture.
Real Betis vs Barcelona: Match facts and H2H
- Real Betis are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, recording one draw and six wins.
- Real Betis have scored in 10 consecutive matches.
- Barcelona have won 12 matches in a row.
- Barcelona's scoring streak has also reached 12 consecutive matches.
- Barcelona have the best attack in La Liga, with 34 goals scored.
- Barcelona also boast the best defensive record in the Spanish league, having conceded just seven goals.
- Real Betis and Barcelona have each kept clean sheets in four of their last 10 matches.
- Neither team has suffered a defeat without scoring at the start of the season.
- Barcelona have scored in both halves in every match they have played this season.
- Barcelona beat Real Betis 3-1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Real Betis vs Barcelona: Match preview
Real Betis have made a very good start to the new La Liga season and their campaign overall. The team have suffered just one defeat, losing 5-2 away to Levante. However, they have produced impressive results in their other matches. They have won six La Liga games and drawn one. In addition, the Andalusian side have made a strong start to their Champions League campaign, beating Lille and Porto 3-2. In La Liga, Real Betis currently sit third with 19 points from eight matches, trailing the league leaders by five points.
Barcelona are the team leading the Spanish La Liga standings. They have collected 24 points from eight matches, meaning they have won every league game this season. The Catalans currently boast the best attack in La Liga, with 34 goals scored, as well as the best defence, having conceded just seven. They won the league title in each of the previous two seasons and could now secure a third consecutive La Liga crown. Barcelona have also made an impressive start to their UEFA Champions League campaign, beating Feyenoord 5-1 and thrashing Galatasaray 4-1.
Predicted line-ups
- Real Betis: Valles; Bellerin, Llorente, Natan, Garcia; Fornals, Roca; Riquelme, Isco, Ezzalzouli; Hernandez
- Barcelona: Garcia; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Fermin, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, G Jesus, Gordon
Prediction
I believe Barcelona have every chance of extending their winning streak. Of course, playing away at Real Betis will not be easy, but I still expect Barça to come away with the victory.
