FC Barcelona vs Real Betis Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Camp Nou Sun, 17 May - 7:15 PM
La Liga
FC Barcelona BAR
3 Winner 1
Real Betis BET
Full Time Sun, 17 May 7:15 PM
Round 37 Regular Season
Raphinha - 62', 28'
Goal
|
Goal
Isco - 69' (P)

CONTEXT

FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis by a final score of 3-1. The home team established a 1-0 lead by halftime. Barcelona maintained 63 percent possession compared to 37 percent for the visitors. No red cards were issued to players from either side. The stronger team prevailed in line with pre-match indications. A minimal deviation of 2.1 percent was recorded from expected patterns. The result followed the projected path without significant interruptions or adjustments altering the core structure of the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The match recorded a minimal 2.1 percent deviation from pre-match structural expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expected patterns for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome aligned with market indicators as Barcelona won.
  • xG expectations: Without xG metrics available expectations could not be compared to results.
  • Event impact: The 1-0 halftime score shaped second half play leading to the 3-1 finish.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion affected match structure.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

G. Cuadra Fernández

Spain 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

G. Porras Ayuso

1st Assistant

Spain

A. Estévez Iglesias

2nd Assistant

Spain

D. Cambronero González

4th Official

Spain

League averages

La Liga Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 21.8
Yellow cards / match 3.93
Red cards / match 0.22
Penalties / match 0.27
FC Barcelona H. Flick
H. Flick
VS
Real Betis M. Pellegrini
M. Pellegrini
2.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.54
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Deportivo Alavés Rank: 76 L
Real Madrid Rank: 93 W
Osasuna Rank: 78 W
Getafe Rank: 76 W
Celta de Vigo Rank: 80 W
Espanyol Rank: 73 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Elche Rank: 75 W
Real Sociedad Rank: 80 D
Real Oviedo Rank: 71 W
Real Madrid Rank: 92 D
Girona Rank: 75 W
Osasuna Rank: 77 D
27
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
27 - 7 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Barcelona
97.86%
Draw
1.92%
Away Real Betis
0.22%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
96.05
82.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Barcelona
Real Betis
Power Score
96.05
82.33
League Position
1
5
Global Rank
4
46

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
FC Barcelona — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Betis — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Barcelona Real Betis

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

FC Barcelona

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Betis

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Barcelona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Betis
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Barcelona Real Betis
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Barcelona Real Betis
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FC Barcelona
Real Betis
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
FC Barcelona
vs
Real Betis
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Barcelona Real Betis
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Barcelona 0.00
Real Betis 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Barcelona Real Betis
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Barcelona 0.00
Real Betis 0.00
FC Barcelona
Real Betis
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BAR had peak pressure around 20'.
  • BAR started the game with stronger pressure.
BAR Pressure BET Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BAR reached the top pressure at 20' (76.19).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 38 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Barcelona BAR Home
38 matches
Real Betis BET Away
Match Record
27
Wins
4
7
Draws
7
4
Losses
27
Goals
119
Goals Scored
51
51
Goals Conceded
119
+68
Goal Difference
-68

Data last updated: 2026-05-17T18:45:47+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch
J. Pons
Spain
13 J. Pons
J. Koundé
France
23 J. Koundé
E. García
Substitution
Spain
24 E. García
G. Martín Langreo
Spain
18 G. Martín Langreo
J. Cavaco Cancelo
Portugal
2 J. Cavaco Cancelo
Pablo Gaviria
Spain
6 Pablo Gaviria
M. Bernal Casas
Substitution
Spain
22 M. Bernal Casas
P. López
Spain
8 P. López
Raphinha
Substitution
Brazil
11 Raphinha
R. Lewandowski
Substitution
Poland
9 R. Lewandowski
F. López Marín
Substitution
Spain
16 F. López Marín
Pitch
Á. Vallés Rosa
Spain
1 Á. Vallés Rosa
H. Firpo Adames
Spain
23 H. Firpo Adames
D. Gómez
Argentina
16 D. Gómez
Natan
Brazil
4 Natan
H. Bellerín Moruno
Spain
2 H. Bellerín Moruno
S. Amrabat
Substitution
Morocco
14 S. Amrabat
A. Ezzalzouli
Substitution
Morocco
10 A. Ezzalzouli
Á. Fidalgo Fernández
Substitution
Mexico
15 Á. Fidalgo Fernández
N. Deossa Suárez
Colombia
18 N. Deossa Suárez
A. dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
7 A. dos Santos
G. Lo Celso
Substitution
Argentina
20 G. Lo Celso

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 07:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Camp Nou
Capacity :
105000
Attendance :
56870
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Guillermo Cuadra Fernández
Guadalupe Porras Ayuso
Alejandro Estévez Iglesias
David Cambronero González

Statistics

Possession
BAR
62%
BET
38%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 2
62 Dangerous attacks 41
63 Possession 37
6 Corners 4
8 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

19 Dribble Attempts 13
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31
8 Successful Dribbles 4
7 Successful Headers 6
12 Throwins 15
6 Goal Kicks 9
81 Ball Safe 67
14 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
0 Penalties 1
1 Assists 0

Attacking

131 Attacks 72
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

10 Key Passes 6
91 Successful Passes Percentage 83
639 Successful Passes 343
33 Long Passes 35
705 Passes 411
18 Successful Long Passes 14
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

8 Interceptions 8
1 Saves 6
16 Tackles 13
38 Duels Won 30

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 6
2 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

7 Fouls 8
3 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : Guillermo Cuadra Fernández

Starting XI ▼

13
Joan García
Joan García Goalkeeper
7.12
2
João Cancelo
João Cancelo Defender
7.1
18
Gerard Martín
Gerard Martín Defender
6.96
23
Jules Koundé
Jules Koundé Defender
6.99
24
Eric García
Eric García Defender
7.1
4
Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo
Defender63'
6.74
6
Gavi
Gavi Midfielder
6.74
8
Pedri
Pedri Midfielder
7.45
22
Marc Bernal
Marc Bernal Midfielder
6.83
20
Dani Olmo
Dani Olmo
Midfielder75'
7.25
9
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski Attacker
6.85
17
Marc Casadó
Marc Casadó
Midfielder85'
6.75
11
Raphinha
Raphinha Attacker
2
7.46
19
Roony Bardghji
Roony Bardghji
Attacker63'
6.83
16
Fermín López
Fermín López Attacker
7.24
3
Alejandro Balde
Alejandro Balde
Defender46'
6.84
Referee : Guillermo Cuadra Fernández

Starting XI ▼

1
Álvaro Valles
Álvaro Valles Goalkeeper
6.94
2
Héctor Bellerín
Héctor Bellerín Defender
6.85
4
Natan
Natan Defender
6.72
16
Valentín Gómez
Valentín Gómez Defender
6.81
23
Junior Firpo
Junior Firpo Defender
6.7
7
Antony
Antony Midfielder
7.25
9
Chimy Ávila
Chimy Ávila
Attacker85'
6.63
10
Abde Ezzalzouli
Abde Ezzalzouli Midfielder
7.32
17
Rodrigo Riquelme
Rodrigo Riquelme
Midfielder79'
6.57
14
Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat Midfielder
6.84
21
Marc Roca
Marc Roca
Midfielder80'
6.84
15
Álvaro Fidalgo
Álvaro Fidalgo Midfielder
6.82
11
Cédric Bakambu
Cédric Bakambu
Attacker46'
6.69
18
Nelson Deossa
Nelson Deossa Midfielder
6.72
20
Giovani Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso Attacker
7.05
22
Isco
Isco
Midfielder46'
6.72

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Marc Casadó → Robert Lewandowski
10th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Chimy Ávila → Antony
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Marc Roca → Sofyan Amrabat
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Rodrigo Riquelme → Abde Ezzalzouli
7th Substitution
Event
Dani Olmo → Marc Bernal
6th Substitution
75'
Event
João Cancelo
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
74'
69'
Event
Isco
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
67'
Event
Isco
Penalty awarded
Event
Roony Bardghji → Raphinha
5th Substitution
63'
Event
Ronald Araujo → Eric García
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Raphinha
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
Event
Alejandro Balde → Fermín López
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Cédric Bakambu → Álvaro Fidalgo
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Isco → Giovani Lo Celso
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Jules Koundé
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
38'
Event
Raphinha
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
28'

Match Commentary

45
Attempt Attempt
Fermín López from Barcelona attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Álvaro Valles from Real Betis saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Raphinha.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Barcelona leading Real Betis 1-0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
Update Update
Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. Antony provided the assist.
43
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Gerard Martín concedes.
43
Attempt Attempt
Antony's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Marc Bernal.
42
Update Update
Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona won a free kick in defense.
42
Update Update
Natan from Real Betis commits a foul.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jules Koundé of Barcelona receives a yellow card for a foul.
37
Update Update
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Jules Koundé of Barcelona.
36
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Joan García of Barcelona. The assist comes from Giovani Lo Celso.
36
Update Update
Offside called against Real Betis. Álvaro Fidalgo is offside.
30
Update Update
Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis won a free kick in an attacking position.
30
Update Update
Fermín López from Barcelona commits a foul.
30
Update Update
Offside called against Real Betis. Junior Firpo is in an offside position.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Barcelona leads 1-0 against Real Betis. Raphinha scores for Barcelona with a left-footed shot from a free kick into the left corner.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Junior Firpo for Real Betis.
27
Update Update
Raphinha from Barcelona won a free kick in the attacking area.
23
Update Update
Antony of Real Betis is flagged for offside.
22
Update Update
Offside called against Barcelona. João Cancelo is offside.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Barcelona after Junior Firpo concedes.
19
Corner Corner
Barcelona wins a corner after Álvaro Valles concedes.
18
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Raphinha from Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Álvaro Valles from Real Betis, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Gavi.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Barcelona after Álvaro Valles concedes.
16
Attempt Attempt
Fermín López from Barcelona had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went just to the left.
15
Update Update
Offside called against Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski is offside.
10
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona commits a foul.
10
Update Update
Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
7
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Fermín López of Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Álvaro Valles of Real Betis, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Robert Lewandowski.
4
Corner Corner
Raphinha from Barcelona attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Álvaro Valles of Real Betis. The assist came from Pedri.
2
Update Update
Valentín Gómez from Real Betis committed a foul.
2
Update Update
Gavi from Barcelona won a free kick on the right wing.

CONCLUSION

Barcelona controlled proceedings after the early goal and added further strikes in the second half to confirm the 3-1 result. Betis found limited openings despite periods of possession and could not reduce the deficit until late. The clean disciplinary record allowed uninterrupted flow and standard tactical execution from both sides. Possession dominance by the home team translated into the required goal output without notable inefficiencies. The overall pattern stayed consistent with the stronger side prevailing under minimal deviation conditions. This produced a straightforward outcome aligned with available indicators and without external factors reshaping the contest.

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