FC Barcelona vs Real Betis Preview 29/04/2023

FC Barcelona vs Actual Betis – 29/04/2023

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Barcelona will probably be seeking to bounce again from a disappointing defeat to Rayo Vallecano once they welcome Actual Betis to Camp Nou on Saturday night.

Regardless of Wednesday’s loss, Xavi’s facet stay on the summit of the La Liga standings – 11 factors away from second-placed Actual Madrid.

In the meantime, Actual Betis discover themselves six factors shy of the Champions League locations and 27 factors behind champions-elect Barcelona.

Barca suffered a 2-1 defeat at Ray Vallecano in midweek, regardless of dominating the competition with 61% possession and 10 photographs.

Though Xavi’s males have already got one hand on the La Liga trophy, they’ve solely managed to win one in every of their final 5 matches in all competitions.

Once you take a look at the larger image, nevertheless, Barcelona have misplaced simply three of their 31 league video games this season, selecting up 24 wins alongside the best way.

Having conceded a measly 11 objectives within the course of, Barca will probably be assured of returning to successful methods when Betis go to Catalonia.

As for Actual Betis, they performed out a goalless draw with Actual Sociedad in midweek, that means they’ve received simply one in every of their final 5 video games.

Worse nonetheless, Betis have solely managed to choose up two victories of their earlier 10 matches throughout all competitions, struggling 5 defeats within the course of.

It is usually value noting that Betis have failed to attain in three of their final 5 league outings, with defeats to Atletico Madrid and Cadiz previous Tuesday’s draw with La Actual.

There was a time earlier this season when Betis appeared destined to push for a Champions League spot, however they’ve taken a flip for the more severe in current weeks.

Head-to-head: Barcelona have received seven of their final eight La Liga conferences with Actual Betis, together with February’s 2-1 victory within the reverse fixture.

To make issues worse for Betis, Barca have scored 22 objectives throughout these victories, averaging greater than three objectives per sport.

Staff information: Barcelona will probably be with out injured trio Andreas Christense (calf), Angel Alarcon (muscle) and Sergi Roberto (muscle) this weekend.

On the flip facet, Betis will probably be with out Nebil Fekir (knee), Victor Ruiz (muscle) and Youssouf Sabaly (ankle), whereas Juanmi is a doubt attributable to sickness.

Though Barcelona’s kind has stuttered in current weeks, Xavi’s males have greater than sufficient high quality to say all three factors on Saturday.

Forebet predicts that each groups will discover the again of the web at Camp Nou. Nonetheless, Barcelona are anticipated to outscore Actual Betis.