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Ride with Barcelona and Goals vs Real Betis
If you were looking for the La Liga Game of the Week, here’s a strong contender. Barcelona remains undefeated, which is why Los Azulgranas are heavily favored in the moneyline at -270 in the La Liga odds. However, Real Betis already made another title contender suffer, making Los Verdiblancos a tempting underdog, especially at +760.
The first game after an international break is always tricky, but fear not: If there’s something you can expect from these two, it’s goals.
Barcelona Back on Track
Barcelona failed to fulfill its role as La Liga betting online favorite in the season opener against Getafe. The match finished 0-0. However, Los Azulgranas won the next three matches by an 8-4 aggregate, and two of those matches were tough road tests.
Most recently, they defeated Osasuna 2-1 thanks to Robert Lewandowski, who scored from the penalty spot in the 86th minute. Lewandowski remains the favorite to win the Golden Boot at -225. If you want to hop on the Polish train, jump aboard now.
And of course, he’s the favorite to score at any time on Saturday at -140. Hey, at least that’s a better price than Barca’s moneyline.
Collectively, keep in mind that Los Azulgranas scored at least two goals in each of their last three games. That trend should continue, especially now that they’ve signed Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix. With those two additions, the team’s depth is insane.
Real Betis Surefire Scorer on the Road
Unlike Barcelona, Real Betis isn’t undefeated. Los Verdiblancos lost 4-2 to Athletic Bilbao. That was their second game on the road. The first, against Villarreal, finished 2-1 in their favor thanks to William Jose, who scored in the 95th minute.
Here, the important thing is that Los Verdiblancos scored twice in both of their road matches. That means that we’re talking about a team that’s not afraid to go for the kill. The team’s total for Saturday’s clash is set at ½ goals with the over offering a -146 price. That’s a no-brainer.
I know, I know, the moneyline is very tempting since you would have the chance to win $760 per every $100 wagered, but it’s too risky. Los Verdiblancos are a very good team, but very inconsistent.
Here’s a similar option. Isco Alarcon, who was named Player of the Match in the first three fixtures of the season, is offering a +650 to score at any time. Go with Isco.
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Back-and-Forth at Camp Nou
Last season, Barcelona crushed Real Betis 4-0 at Camp Nou. Los Azulgranas scored at least three goals in four of Los Verdiblancos last five visits. That sounds really good, right? Yes, the thing is that Los Verdiblancos won two of those five last visits.
In other words, you can expect a back-and-forth battle at Camp Nou, making the over worth considering. The total is set at three goals with the over offering a -115 price in the La Liga lines. Again, the total has gone over three goals in four of their last five meetings in Barcelona.
Barcelona vs Real Betis Match Information
- Match: Barcelona vs Real Betis
- Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Barcelona vs Real Betis Live Stream: fubo.tv
Barcelona vs Real Betis Betting Lines
Best Soccer Predictions for Barcelona vs Real Betis
Real Betis will put up a good fight, Los Verdiblancos always do, but it won’t be enough to pull off the stunner. Barcelona only lost one of its last 20 La Liga games at home. However, I do expect the visitors to score. Therefore, forget about Barcelona’s moneyline and go with a 2-in-1 bet.
