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Real Betis and Barcelona play this round’s most anticipated tie in LaLiga, fresh off exploits in Europe. Betis won against Porto midweek, making it six wins in their last seven games, and five of their last six in the league. Having lost only once all season, Manuel Pellegrini’s side are in great form and hope to push the Catalonians all the way.
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If Betis are in great form, Barcelona are in incredible form, winning every single game they have played this season, scoring three or more goals in all but one of their 10 games in all competitions. It will be a hard task for Betis to derail the runaway leaders, but it could still be a tight match between two great teams.
Real Betis vs Barcelona key information
• Date: Saturday, October 17th
• Kick-off: 17:30 BST
• Venue: Estadio La Cartuja, Seville
• Streaming: Premier Sports (UK)
• Odds: Betis (6/1) - Draw (19/4) - Barcelona (1/3)
Betis team news
Junior Firpo has missed Betis last two games with a groin strain and is expected to still be out come Saturday. He is the club's only injury apart from Aitor Ruibal, who has been out with a knee injury since last season.
Neither Troy Parrot nor Antony started against Osasuna, but both did against Porto in the Champions League. It is thought that the two will start from the bench again against Barca.
Betis predicted lineup vs Barcelona
Coach: Manuel Pellegrini
Valles; Garcia, Natan, Llorente, Bellerin; Roca, Fornals; Ezzalzouli, Isco, Riquileme; Hernandez
Barcelona team news
Raphinha sat out of Tuesday’s win over Galatasaray in the Champions League, and looks set to be out for this trip to Seville too. Frenkie de Jong also missed that game, but he is in contention to be back in the squad for Saturday.
Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji will both definitely miss this game, but may both be back by the end of the month.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Betis (4-3-3)
Coach: Hansi Flick
J. Garcia; E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Gavi, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Jesus, Gordon
Where to watch
You can catch Betis vs Barcelona on Premier Sports. To be able to access Premier Sports, you need a subscription, and then you can stream online, on your TV or on your game console.
Head-to-head
Real Betis have not won any of their last 15 home games against Barcelona in LaLiga (D4 L11), their worst winless run at home against a single opponent in their entire top-flight history.
Barcelona have scored in each of their last 20 away games against Real Betis in LaLiga (52 goals total), their best away-scoring run against any opponent in LaLiga.
This is Betis best-ever points tally at this stage in La Liga, matching the 1934/35 season when they ended up as champions.
Barcelona won this corresponding match last season 5-3.
Real Betis vs Barcelona odds
Barcelona are the favourites to win at bet365, coming in at 1/3 compared to Betis’ 6/1. A draw between the two is at 19/4.
Odds correct at time of writing, subject to change.
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