Barcelona will look to keep their five-point lead at the top of La Liga when they face Real Betis tonight.
Real Betis have only won three of their last nine La Liga games, but they are still in contention to qualify for next season’s Champions League, sitting in sixth place in the league standings.
Betis will be looking for vengeance against Barcelona after losing 4:2 on penalties three weeks ago in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals following a 2-2 draw after full time.
The Green and Whites have lost seven of their last eight meetings with Barcelona.
Barcelona will be confident of collecting all three points tonight having won eight of their last ten away games against Betis in all competitions.
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They won 26 games in their previous 43 meetings, while Betis has won nine. Barcelona has won five consecutive La Liga away games against Real Betis.
Xavi’s men are on a five-match winning streak away from home against Betis in La Liga. They are on the verge of becoming the first team to ever win six such games in a row in the competition. They have only lost one game of their last 30 away games against Betis in La Liga.
Barcelona are looking to win the league for the first time after two seasons and will hope to extend their lead in the league standings.
BETTING TIP: Barcelona to win and both teams to score at least a goal.
