Real Betis Balompié vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Real Betis Balompié vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
- Real Betis Balompié 38 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Jon Nunez
- Referee Aimar Velasco
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Mar | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Getafe CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Real Betis Balompié | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 5–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Sevilla FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Feb | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Betis Balompié | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #1 |
| 60 | Points | 94 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 15 / 15 / 8 | W / D / L | 31 / 1 / 6 |
| 59 | Scored | 95 |
| 48 | Conceded | 36 |
| +11 | GD | +59 |
| 1.58 | PPG | 2.47 |
| 39% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
81%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Real Betis Balompié are 5th (60 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Benito Villamarin!
- 5' Real Betis Balompie are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Barcelona's shape.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Canales made 349 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' Andres Guardado has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 16.
- 18' Brilliant from the ! Lionel Messi makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' Sidnei has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 349 appearances.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ernesto Valverde might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Marc-Andre ter Stegen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' A goal from the Argentina international Lionel Messi! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-2!
- 47' What composure from Lionel Messi! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 52' A moment of madness from Clement Lenglet on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 57' Arturo Vidal, a Chile , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Luis Suarez does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Barcelona surge ahead!
- 64' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Arthur has done his job and it is now time for Nelsinho to step up.
- 67' A moment of madness from Nelsinho on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 67' Emerson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joaquin on 67 minute.
- 68' A change in the Real Betis Balompie ranks — Giovani Lo Celso exits the field as Diego Lainez enters on 68.
- 73' FC Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 73.
- 75' Fresh legs for Real Betis Balompie! Lorenzo Moron comes on to replace William Carvalho.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' Lorenzo Moron makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and Real Betis Balompie are in front.
- 85' Magnificent from Lionel Messi! That is 241 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' Another change for FC Barcelona made on 88 minute. Ivan Rakitic leaves to be changed by Carles Alena.
- 90' Luis Suarez makes way for Philippe Coutinho at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Barcelona take all three points.
Lineups
Real Betis Balompié Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 11
- 17
- 23
- 6
- 12
- 21
- 14
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 24
- 4
- 7
- 1
- 34
- 16
- 22
Coach
Quique Setien
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 22
-
8
Arthur ↓ Nelson Semedo 64'
-
9
Luis Suarez ↓ Philippe Coutinho 90'
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 10
-
4
Ivan Rakitic ↓ Alena 88'
- 5
- 20
Bench
-
7
Philippe Coutinho ↑ 90'
- 23
- 14
- 13
-
2
Nelson Semedo ↑ 64'
-
21
Alena ↑ 88'
- 19
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 8 |
| Raphinha | 6 |
| Ferran Torres | 5 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 4 |
| Isco | 3 |
| Loren | 3 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 3 |
| Joao Cancelo | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Betis Balompié Form
2019-03-17
Real Betis Balompié
1–4
FC Barcelona
L
2019-03-10
RC Celta de Vigo
0–1
Real Betis Balompié
W
2019-03-03
Real Betis Balompié
1–2
Getafe CF
L
2019-02-24
Real Valladolid CF
0–2
Real Betis Balompié
W
2019-02-21
Real Betis Balompié
1–3
Stade Rennais FC 1901
L
2019-02-17
Real Betis Balompié
1–1
Deportivo Alavés
D
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42
Real Betis Balompié xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.68
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Real Betis Balompié or Draw
44%
Draw or FC Barcelona
78%
Real Betis Balompié or FC Barcelona
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 3
7.3%
1 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 3
5.1%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 1
4.4%
0 – 1
4.2%
0 – 4
3.5%
2 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Betis Balompié
| Handicap | Real Betis Balompié covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 20% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.