La Liga 2024-2025: Barcelona vs Betis Prediction

Barcelona

Home Team
95%
VS

Betis

Away Team
2%
Draw: 3%
Over 2.5: 73%
Under 2.5: 27%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 29 21 3 5 82 28 54 66
2 Real Madrid 29 19 6 4 62 29 33 63
3 Ath Madrid 29 16 9 4 47 23 24 57
4 Ath Bilbao 29 14 11 4 46 24 22 53
5 Villarreal 28 13 8 7 51 39 12 47
6 Betis 29 13 8 8 40 36 4 47
7 Vallecano 29 10 10 9 33 31 2 40
8 Celta 29 11 7 11 42 42 0 40
9 Mallorca 29 11 7 11 28 35 -7 40
10 Sociedad 29 11 5 13 27 31 -4 38
11 Sevilla 29 9 9 11 33 39 -6 36
12 Getafe 29 9 9 11 26 25 1 36
13 Girona 29 9 7 13 37 45 -8 34
14 Osasuna 29 7 13 9 33 42 -9 34
15 Valencia 29 7 10 12 32 46 -14 31
16 Espanol 28 7 8 13 27 40 -13 29
17 Alaves 29 6 9 14 32 44 -12 27
18 Leganes 29 6 9 14 28 46 -18 27
19 Las Palmas 29 6 8 15 33 48 -15 26
20 Valladolid 29 4 4 21 19 65 -46 16

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Barcelona

Average Expected Goals (xG): 3.01
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.49
# Clean Sheets: 3

Betis

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.68
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.32
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming La Liga clash, Barcelona is the overwhelming favorite to secure a victory against Betis, with a commanding 95% probability of winning. The game is also likely to feature plenty of goals, with a 73% chance of going over 2.5 goals. Barcelona currently tops the league standings, while Betis sits in sixth place, striving to maintain their position within the top half.

Match Analysis

Barcelona enters this match in stellar form, having won their last three games convincingly. Their recent victories include a 4-1 triumph over Girona and a 3-0 win against Osasuna, both at home, followed by a 4-2 away victory against Atlético Madrid. The Catalan giants have shown solid defensive capabilities, conceding only 0.2 goals on average in their last five outings while boasting a robust average of 2.6 goals scored per game. Their expected goals (xG) metrics further underline their attacking prowess, with an average of 3.01 expected goals scored. Betis, on the other hand, has also been enjoying a good run, winning their last three matches. They secured a 2-1 victory over Sevilla and a 3-2 win away at Leganes, followed by a 1-0 home win against Las Palmas. However, Betis has been somewhat porous at the back, conceding an average of 1.4 goals across their last five games, which could be a concern against Barcelona's potent attack. Their xG figures highlight a competitive edge in attack, with an average of 1.684 expected goals.

Final Prediction

Barcelona's recent form, combined with their superior defensive and offensive metrics, gives them a significant advantage over Betis. Watch for Barcelona's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, as this could be a decisive factor in the game. With both teams eager to make a statement, fans can expect an engaging and high-scoring encounter at Camp Nou.