Xavi's Barcelona are back in action with another important La Liga fixture this weekend as they take on Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis side at the Camp Nou on Saturday.
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Real Betis are in fifth place in the La Liga standings and have consistently punched above their weight this season. The Andalusians eased past Levante by a 3-1 margin in their previous game and will work hard to replicate that scoreline in this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The Catalan giants secured an important 3-1 victory against Unai Emery's Villarreal last weekend and will be confident going into this game.
Barcelona vs Real Betis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Barcelona vs Real Betis Prediction
Barcelona have improved under Xavi over the past week but will need to embark on a winning streak to inject life into their top-four ambitions. The Catalans have managed consecutive victories in La Liga but do have several issues to address ahead of this game.
Real Betis have troubled the Blaugrana on several occasions in the past and will look to make the most of their opponents' shaky form. Barcelona are the better team on paper, however, and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 4-2 Real Betis
Barcelona vs Real Betis Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Barcelona
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Memphis Depay to score anytime: YES
Tip 4 - Barcelona to score first: YES