Barcelona eye three points against Real Betis at home in 2018/19 La Liga
Kick-off : 4:15 PM (Local)
Venue : Camp Nou, Barcelona
Barcelona have had a good start to their 2018/19 La Liga season and will look to carry on the form. Barcelona are unbeaten in 9 games across all competitions.
Barca are at the moment first in the points table after 11 games with 24 points. Three points are their for the taking against Real Betis but Barcelona should avoid complacency and play their best football.
Barcelona have their next three games against Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Espanyol in La Liga.
On the other hand, Real Betis have had an OK start to their 2018/19 La Liga. They will look to play positive football ahead.
Real Betis are at the moment 14th in the points table after 11 games with 13 points. Barcelona away should be tough but they should give their all and hope for the best.
Barcelona have done well against Real Betis in recent times and will look to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Francis is doubtful for Real Betis for the weekend game.
As for Barcelona, Philippe Coutinho will be unavailable as due to injury. While Leo Messi is a doubt.
Real Betis XI : Lopez, Mandi, M. Bartra, Sidnei, Firpo, A. Guardado, Carvalho, Guerrero, Lo Celso, Moron, Canales.
Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, N. Semedo, G. Pique, C. Lenglet, J. Alba, S. Busquets, I. Rakitic, Arthur, O. Dembele, L. Suarez, Rafinha.
Prediction
I expect Barcelona to win this game and earn three points. They might win 3-1. The goalscorers might be Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets for Barcelona while Sergio Canales for Real Betis.
