Betis – Barcelona : Preview & Prediction
Betis Sevilla have already made a success of this 2021-2022 season with a final victory in the King’s Cup against FC Valencia (1-1, 5 tab 4) on 23 April. It was a triumph that could not be confirmed at Getafe (0-0) last weekend, but a point gained that brings the Andalusian club closer to fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, who were soundly defeated in Bilbao (2-0). In fact, the Sevillian club is only 3 units away from a place in the Top 4 synonymous with qualification for the next Champions League. Pellegrini’s charges have conceded only one defeat to Elche (0-1) in the league in the last two months and are hoping to put Barcelona to the sword as they did in the first leg (Betis won 1-0 at Camp Nou). Barcelona, runners-up to Real Madrid, will not be champions but must consolidate their place in the top four as fifth-placed Betis are only eight points behind with 12 to go. The Catalan club’s recent results have been disappointing, with three defeats in their last five matches against Eintracht Frankfurt (2-3), Cadiz CF (0-1) and Rayo Vallecano (0-1) on 24 April. The victory over Mallorca (2-1) on the last day did not reassure Xavi and Barça seems to be in a hurry to finish this season, a blank season for the Blaugrana.
Barcelona lost the first leg at Camp Nou (0-1) last December.
Barcelona have lost 3 of their last 5 matches played, including Europa League and La Liga.
Betis Sevilla have conceded just 1 in their last 9 games.
The fifth-placed Andalusian club is just three points away from a Champions League spot.
Barcelona have a few absentees for this trip: Roberto, Pique, Pedri, Nico, Mingueza, Dest and Braithwaite.
Betis Sevilla, in confidence after winning the King’s Cup a few days ago, have the means to beat a Barcelona team that has been disappointing in recent weeks. Betis should not lose this match.
Betis – Barcelona : Betting Tips
BTS/YES & OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
