Real Betis vs Barcelona: Predictions, odds & betting tips

This has been one of La Liga's most entertaining fixtures over the last few years and this weekend's clash should deliver excitement once more

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Barcelona travel to the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Saturday to face Real Betis in La Liga as Xavi Hernandez's side look for three points in their quest to secure Champions League football.

A win for the Blaugrana would seal a top-four spot, although a victory for Los Verdiblancos would put them back in the hunt for a place in Europe's premier club competition.

Real Betis vs Barcelona latest odds

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For a side chasing a spot in the Champions League, Betis have dropped too many points at home this term, with Manuel Pellegrini's men suffering six defeats already in front of their own fans.

The hosts are offered at 2/1 (3.00) with bet365 to claim a win, while the visitors can be backed at 5/4 (2.25) and the draw at 13/5 (3.60).

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Real Betis vs Barcelona first goalscorer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the favourite to open the scoring at 4/1 (5.00), while Barca's most prolific player this season Memphis Depay is on offer at 9/2 (5.50).

Ferran Torres and Luuk de Jong are both available at 11/2 (6.50) while the shortest priced Betis player to score first is striker Borja Iglesias at 6/1 (7.00).

Real Betis vs Barcelona preview

This fixture has guaranteed entertainment in the last few seasons and Betis have been more than capable of causing Barca serious problems.

Indeed the side from Seville recorded a 1-0 win at Camp Nou earlier in the campaign although they have not beaten them at home in the league since 2008.

Nevertheless another open game looks likely, and the last eight meetings between these sides have produced 42 goals.

Barca have been in good form on the road, winning their last five games and remain unbeaten in away matches in La Liga since Xavi took over in October.

Betis for their part are the fourth top scorers in the division and backing a goal-filled game should be of serious interest.

Real Betis vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals looks a nailed-on selection and is priced at 5/6 (1.83) while both teams to score in the first half could be of interest at 11/4 (3.75).

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Odds correct at time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org