Barcelona will return to action this weekend when they welcome Real Betis at Spotify Cam Nou on Saturday in La Liga and Xavi and his lads will look to continue from where they left off before the international break.
Barca won their last three matches including their 2-1 win over Osasuna away from home before club action took the back seat to observe the international while Real Betis also headed into the break with a tight 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano and both teams will meet this weekend.
Prediction on Barcelona vs Real Betis
For the Barcelona vs Real Betis prediction, we say Barcelona will win and this is why. The Catalans haven't recorded a defeat in their opening four LaLiga matches this season so far and hosting a Real Betis side, that has already lost a game, looks like a game Barca would need to win to set the pace for their next week's Champions League game.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-1
We predict both teams to score on Barcelona vs Real Betis and this is why. Barcelona did not keep a clean sheet in their last two LaLiga matches and Betis have scored in three of their opening four LaLiga matches. Hence, there's a decent feeling both teams would get on the scoreboard.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Match Preview on Barcelona vs Real Betis
Barcelona shared the spoils in their opening game of the season when the game ended in a drab goalless draw at Getafe. However, the Catalans, responded with three straight wins on a bounce including their 2-1 win at Osasuna last time out. Barca will be eager to continue from where they left off when they host Real Betis.
Real Betis haven't done bad this season, although they have already lost a game in their opening four LaLiga matches. Betis headed into the international break with a tight 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at home and will look to avoid a defeat at Camp Nou this weekend.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Barcelona: Stegan, Balde, Christensen, Kounde, Roberto, De Jong, Romeu, Gundogan, Gavi, Lewandowski, Yamal
Real Betis: Silva, Bellerin, Pezzella, Felipe, Miranda, Roca, Rodriguez, Rodri, Isco, Perez, Jose