How to watch Real Betis vs Barcelona live on February 09, 2020

February 8, 2020 By Ali M.

Topics: TV SCHEDULES, BARCELONA, REAL BETIS, LA LIGA

The Blaugrana return to action in La Liga after crashing out of the Copa del Rey, making the trip to Real Betis. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Real Betis compared to Barcelona?

Despite always being a tricky side to beat at home, Real Betis are winless in their last three games. Currently, they sit 12th in the table and a look at their form shows why, failing to win eight of their last 15 matches (D4, L4).

As for Barcelona, they head into this clash on the back of their 1-0 loss to Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey, crashing out of the competition. That was their second defeat in their last five games and their third defeat in their last 15 (W9, D3).

Real Betis vs Barcelona head-to-head record

Form favors the Catalan giants. In their last 17 league showdowns, Barcelona have lost only once and that was last season at the Camp Nou. Furthermore, the Blaugrana have won in their last two trips to Real Betis, triumphing 4-1 and 5-0.

Games played: 118

Real Betis wins: 26

Barcelona wins: 70

Draws: 22

Team news

The home side have injury concerns heading into this tie. Real Betis will, unfortunately, be without the services of Juanmi, William Carvalho, and Andres Guardado who are all sidelined.

Elsewhere, Zouhair Feddal will miss this tie due to a suspension while Borja Iglesias will be vying for a start in attack. Carles Alena could also feature against his parent club Barcelona.

Quique Setien, meanwhile, remains without Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, with the latter set to miss the remainder of the season. Gerard Pique will play no part in this game due to suspension, which will give him time to rest and recover after limping off in the 1-0 loss to Athletic Club on Thursday.

A lack of options in attack means Antoine Griezmann will likely return to the lineup and will be joined by Fati and Messi. Arturo Vidal could also feature in midfield.