- Barcelona are the record Super Cup winners in Spain.
- Barca are three points clear at the top of La Liga.
- Real Betis are riding high in fourth spot in the league.
Real Betis and Barcelona lock horns in the 2023-23 Supercopa de Espana this Thursday. This semi-final tie will be held at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Betis won last season’s Copa del Rey, while Barcelona were runners-up in La Liga.
In our in-depth betting preview, you will find the Real Betis vs Barcelona picks and soccer betting odds. Who will book their place in the 2023 Super Cup final?
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Odds
Real Betis | Draw | Barcelona |
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+550 | +370 | -222 |
As expected, the Seville side are the big underdogs in this one. Right now, the Real Betis odds to win this one are +550.
The Barcelona standings make great reading for their supporters, as they are three points clear at the top of La Liga. They are looking to take their league form into this cup tie, and Barca are the strong favorites here at -222.
You can bet on today’s soccer matches with ease, and we track down the latest odds and give you our Real Betis vs Barcelona picks in this betting preview.
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Information
- Supercopa de Espana
- King Fahd International Stadium
- Thursday, 12 Jan 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
- How to watch: ESPN+
Real Betis – Can Verdiblancos Cause an Upset in Riyadh?
After winning the Copa del Rey last term Real Betis are in the Spanish Super Cup, with Verdiblancos beating Valencia in the final. This will be just their second appearance in the Supercopa de Espana.
Betis finished fifth last season, and Beticos are having another fine La Liga campaign. They sit fourth at present, winning half of their 16 matches. Can they sneak into the UEFA Champions League for next season?
Manuel Pellegrini’s men have been on a great run of late, suffering just one defeat in their last eight league and cup games. They have returned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup break with wins over Ibiza Islas Pitiusas and Rayo Vallecano and a draw with Athletic Bilbao.
Have Betis got what it takes to upset Barcelona in Saudi Arabia? Read on for our Real Betis vs Barcelona picks and predictions.
Real Betis Projected Lineup: Silva, Gonzalez, Ruiz, Ruibal, Miranda, Rodriguez, Fekir, Henrique, Carvalho, Rodri, Iglesias.
Real Betis Injuries: No current injuries.
Barcelona – La Liga Leaders to Reach Final?
Barcelona have looked much more like their usual selves this season. After a few years of struggle, Barca are back on top of La Liga and are genuine title contenders. They are out of the Champions League, so the league is the priority for Xavi’s troops.
Blaugrana moved three points clear at the top of the table after last weekend’s results. Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal in a heated matchup with Atletico Madrid on Sunday, while Real Madrid fell to a shock loss at Villarreal.
Barcelona have been incredibly solid in the league this season, suffering just one loss (to Real Madrid). Since that sole defeat back in October, the Catalonia giants have dropped just two points.
Barca are the most successful side in Supercopa de Espana history, and Xavi’s men will want to get their hands on the trophy in Saudi Arabia.
Many people’s soccer picks to win this one is Barcelona – read our Real Betis vs Barcelona picks to see if we agree.
Barcelona Projected Lineup: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Christiansen, Alba, Kounde, Busquets, Pedri, De Jong, Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Barcelona Injuries: No current injuries.
Real Betis vs. Barcelona Pick and Prediction
Real Betis stunned Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the league last season, leaving with a 1-0 win. Barca got revenge in the reverse meeting away from home, with goals from Anssumane Fati and Jordi Alba enough for a 2-1 success.
Barcelona have a good recent record over Betis, and we fancy Blaugrana to be too strong in this one. Have a punt on Barca to be winning at half time and full time at the solid soccer betting odds of +120.
Despite their struggles in this fixture in recent years, Betis have scored in eight consecutive matches against Barcelona. Both La Liga teams to score on Thursday is available at -133.
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