FC Barcelona vs Real Betis Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Round of 16 of Copa Del Rey is set to be underway

FC Barcelona will square off against Real Betis in the Round of 16 match of the Copa Del Rey at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Catalan club are riding high on success after having beaten Real Madrid in the final of the Super Cup de Espana by a margin of 5-2.

They will be looking to carry the momentum in this Copa Del Rey match, defeat Betis, and qualify for the next round. Barca will definitely have the home support behind them. The Blaugrana beat Barbastro by a margin of 4-0 in the Round of 32 of the Copa Del Rey.

🏆 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/oNI37RtVUZ

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 12, 2025

Los Verdiblancos are meanwhile coming to this game on the back of a loss against Real Valladolid in their previous game that was in La Liga. However, they beat Huesca in the Round of 32 of the Copa Del Rey.

Coming to the league, Barca are third in the points table with 38 points in 19 matches. On the other hand, Betis are 10th in the points table with 25 points in 19 matches. During the last 58 meetings, FC Barcelona have won 37 times, there have been 11 draws while Real Betis Seville have won 10 times. The goal difference is 158-73 in favour of FC Barcelona.

Kick-off:

Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

Real Betis (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Raphinha (FC Barcelona):

Raphinha will be the player to watch out for FC Barcelona in this game. He has been sensational this season with 19 goals and 11 assists in 27 games. Raphinha can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder.

His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.

What a player Raphinha is… 🇧🇷🙌 pic.twitter.com/dbQgwTvCka

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) January 12, 2025

Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis):

Giovani Lo Celso is the player to watch out for Real Betis in this game. He has scored eight goals and provided one assist in the 16 games so far this season. Lo Celso is known for his excellent technical skills, particularly his close ball control and dribbling. This allows him to navigate through tight spaces and keep possession under pressure.

He has a great vision of the game, often picking out teammates with precise through balls and key passes. His ability to distribute the ball effectively makes him a major threat to the opposition.

🎩⚽🪄Isco y Lo Celso, los magos del balón. pic.twitter.com/Fz9zCaszec

— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) January 7, 2025

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Seville is 1-1. Seven matches have ended with this result.
• FC Barcelona wins 55% of halftimes; Real Betis Seville wins 41%.
• Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Real Betis vs FC Barcelona: Betting tips and Odds:

• FC Barcelona to win: 1.28 as per 20Bet
• Total goals over 2.5: 1.42 as per 20Bet
• Both teams to score – Yes: 1.65 as per Winmatch

Injuries and Team News:

Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inigo Martinez will miss the game for Barcelona with an injury.

Ezequiel Ávila, Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals, and William Carvalho will miss the game with injuries for Real Betis. Hector Bellerin is doubtful for the game.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 58

FC Barcelona won: 37

Real Betis won: 10

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineup:

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Vieites; Sabaly, Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez; Altimira, Cardoso; Lo Celso, Isco, Ezzalzouli; Roque

Match Prediction:

FC Barcelona are running high on confidence and are expected to win the game comfortably at their home.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 3-1 Real Betis

Telecast Details:

India: Fancode

USA: ESPN+

UK: TNT Sports

Spain: RTVE Play App

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