Real Betis and Barcelona meet in midweek La Liga action at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Barca are five points clear at the top after a stunning run of form, while Betis sit sixth with an impressive 31 points to their name.
Can the away side take another step towards the league title with three points in Seville on Wednesday? Read on for the Betis vs Barcelona best bets and soccer betting tips for today’s La Liga matches.
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Information
Real Betis vs Barcelona
Date: Wednesday, February 1st. 3:00 PM.
Location of the game: Estadio Benito Villamarin. Seville, Spain.
How to watch: ESPN+
Last Game Records
These two sides met in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup matchup in mid-January. After a 1-1 draw in normal time, the game went to extra time, with both teams netting to take the tie to penalties. Blaugrana went on to win 4-2 on spot kicks in Riyadh.
When they last locked horns in La Liga, Barcelona left the Estadio Benito Villamarin with a 2-1 victory in May 2022. Jordi Alba netted in injury time to give Barca the points.
Betis stunned Barcelona in the reverse match at the Camp Nou, as Juanmi scored the only goal of the game to give the Green-and-Whites a memorable 1-0 away victory in December 2021.
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Analysis
Betis
Real Betis are enjoying another fine season in Spain’s top tier. After finishing in fifth last term, Verdiblancos are challenging for the European spots once again.
Betis are currently in sixth position in La Liga. They have chalked up nine wins from 18 league matches, drawing four and losing five of the other nine. They have conceded just 14 goals, with only Barcelona and Villarreal shipping fewer up to now.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men have won two of their last three in the league. Their form has been patchy of late, but the recent wins over Rayo Vallecano and Getafe have put them right back on track. Last time out, Borja Iglesias was on target in the 1-0 victory at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Betis may not be many people’s La Liga picks to win this one, but Pellegrini’s side will fancy their chances of toppling the leaders on their own patch. Read on for the Betis vs Barcelona best bets and top tips.
Barcelona
Xavi’s Barcelona are riding high at the top of La Liga right now. After a few years of struggle, Blaugrana have been back to their best this season, dropping just seven points from 18 league fixtures.
After last weekend’s matches, Barca opened a five-point gap at the top of the league. They won 1-0 at Girona, while rivals Real Madrid could only manage a 0-0 home draw with third-place Real Sociedad.
The Catalonia giants have been the real deal in Spain’s top flight so far this season. They have won 15 of 18 league matches, drawing two and losing one of the other three. Barca have conceded just six goals and are the second-highest scorers in the division.
Since losing the El Clasico to rivals Real at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October, the Barcelona statistics have been incredible. They have gone on to win eight and draw one of the following nine La Liga matches.
Keep reading our in-depth soccer betting preview for the Betis vs Barcelona best bets and predictions.
Odds Breakdown
1×2 Odds
Real Betis: +450
Barcelona: -163
Draw: +300
Handicap Odds
Real Betis +1: +125
Barcelona -1: +163
Over/Under Odds
Over 2.5 Goals: -125
Under 2.5 Goals: Evens
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Betting Pick and Prediction
Looking at the latest Real Betis odds, the home side are the underdogs with the bookies at +450. They have had a strong season under the experienced Pellegrini, but getting the better of league leaders Barcelona will take some doing.
The pair played out a thrilling matchup in the Spanish Super Cup a few weeks back, with Barca edging it in Saudi Arabia. We can see a similar outcome unfolding in this league matchup.
Betis will no doubt play their part on home turf, so check out the tempting odds of -125 for the away win and over 2.5 goals. Also, there is good value in +240 for the Barcelona victory and both teams to score in Seville.
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