La Liga : Real Betis Vs. Barcelona Prediction , free online and predictable lineups

In the upcoming La Liga match on December 7, 2024, Barcelona is set to face Real Betis in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Currently leading the league with 37 points from 16 matches, Barcelona has displayed formidable offensive prowess, scoring a remarkable 48 goals . Conversely, Real Betis sits at the mid-table position with only 20 points from their matches and has struggled offensively this season. This matchup highlights the contrasting forms of both teams: while Barcelona recently secured a convincing victory over Mallorca, Betis is coming off two consecutive losses.

Hosts Real Betis have been struggling across all competitions of late, with three successive losses in domestic and European action prior to Wednesday's 3-1 Copa del Rey win at Sant Andreu. They are also without a win in their past four league outings.

The 3-1 win over Sant Andreu in the Copa del Rey is a bit of entertainment, but the 2-1 loss to Mlada Boleslav in the UEFA Conference League shows that Betis still has a lot of homework to do in European competitions. With a record of only one defeat in seven home games in La Liga this season, Estadio Benito Villamarin could be a difficult bulwark for Barcelona.

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Barcelona have impressed this season under Hansi Flick. They lead La Liga standings with 37 points from 16 matches, four points ahead of closest rival Real Madrid, who still have one game in hand.

A 5-1 win over Mallorca on Tuesday, December 3, showed the rise of the Blaugrana after a shock 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas. In that match, Raphinha scored two goals, while Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong, and Pau Victor each added one goal.

Barcelona have scored 48 goals in 16 games, making them the team with the sharpest attacks in La Liga this season. In addition, their away record is also incredible with 22 points from 10 matches. However, facing Betis at home is not an easy task, even though Barcelona have a record six consecutive wins against the Sevilla team in all competitions.

Real Betis possible starting lineup: Silva; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud; Guirao, Altimira; Fornals, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli; Roque

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde; Pedri, Casado; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Real Betis are winless in four in the league coming into Saturday’s welcome of Barcelona. They did at least book a Copa Del Rey spot in midweek but the game against the Blaugrana will prove a far sterner test for the Seville side. Barcelona ended a three-game winless run in the week and should have enough to make it back-to-back league wins, though Betis won’t make it easy for Hansi Flick’s side.

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Sarah H

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