New Spanish Super Cup champions, Barcelona, will battle a stubborn Real Betis side in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 on Wednesday, January 15, for a place in the quarter-finals.
The Blaugrana, record winners of the competition with 31 titles, aim to take another step toward reclaiming the trophy they last won in 2021. Meanwhile, Betis, the 2022 champions, hope to capitalize on Barcelona's recent inconsistencies.
đź”´Barcelona Look to Get Back at Betis For Laliga Draw | Home Win = 1.25đź’µ
Barcelona enters this clash with memories of their 2-2 draw with Real Betis fresh in memory and a little revenge to look forward to. Hansi Flick’s lads, fresh from their triumph in Saudi Arabia, would want to follow the great example they set against a Real Madrid team in the final of the Super Cup.
Having been a while since they lifted their favourite trophy, aside from the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey in 2021, Barcelona would want to get back to lifting it but to get the chance to, they would have to overcome this Betis side.
This shouldn’t be too big an ask, especially with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, who scored twice in their 4-0 Copa del Rey win over Barbastro, Raphina and Yamal in the form they are in now.
🟢Real Betis Aim to Exploit Barcelona's Woes | Away Win = 9.20💵
Real Betis arrives in Catalonia on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Huesca in the previous round of the Copa del Rey, with Isco scoring the decisive goal. However, their last league game, which ended in a 1-0 defeat to Valladolid, highlights their inconsistency.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side has managed just one win in their last eight La Liga games and averages only 1.1 goals per match. However, among those eight games is a 2-2 draw against Barcelona and that should give them enough vigour coming into this one.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Hansi Flick’s men will be without key players Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inigo Martinez, with the latter sidelined after picking up a hamstring injury in the Super Cup final.
Barcelona will miss Szczesny, who is suspended, with Inaki Pena stepping in as the likely replacement. Lewandowski’s goal-scoring prowess and Raphinha’s form will be central to Barcelona’s attack.
Betis, on the other hand, will travel without Giovani Lo Celso, Hector Bellerin, and Chimy Avila, all sidelined due to injuries. Isco’s creativity and Vitor Roque’s potential return to the starting lineup could prove decisive for Betis.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 6.20💵
⚽Barcelona has won five of their eight La Liga home games this season, scoring 20 goals. Betis has failed to win any of their last six encounters with Barcelona, losing five times. | Specials Market: Home & Over 2.5 = 2.08
⚽The Blaugrana have lost three consecutive matches at the Estadi Olimpic, casting doubt on their ability to dominate in Catalonia, while Betis drew their last meeting with Barca 2-2. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 4.10
⚽The recent head-to-heads between these teams have been high-scoring affairs, with over 3.5 goals coming in four (4) of their last five (5) meetings. | Main Market: Over 3.5 = 1.86
This game promises to be a fascinating clash of styles as Barcelona seeks to reassert dominance on home turf while Betis looks to exploit their vulnerabilities.
đź”—You can follow the Copa del Rey game, Barcelona vs Real Betis, here on MSport.
Â
#CopadelRey #Barcelona #RealBetis #Flick #Pelligrini #Yamal #Isco #Raphina
Â
