Barcelona v Real Betis result
Team pages: Barcelona · Real Betis · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Barcelona 3–1 Real Betis — Barcelona won this La Liga match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Under 2.5 goals.
What xG said
xG said Barcelona: 1.60 to 0.99 in expected goals, 0.74 of Real Betis’s from a penalty, from 15 shots to 7, ahead on xG from the third minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Barcelona beat Real Betis 3–1 at Camp Nou in La Liga on Sunday 17 May. Real Betis have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Barcelona led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Barcelona: Raphinha (28’, 62’) and João Cancelo (74’, assisted by Pedri); Real Betis: Isco (69’ pen).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s four key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Raphinha’s goal on 28 minutes.
Discipline
G. Cuadra showed one yellow card — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Barcelona: Jules Koundé (38’).
What it changes
Barcelona stay first after this result (37 league matches played). Barcelona have scored 10 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 6 games). Barcelona have conceded three goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs.
Real Betis stay fifth after this result (37 league matches played). Real Betis have scored 12 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 6 games). Real Betis have conceded nine goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Raphinha (Barcelona) 10.2, Isco (Real Betis) 7.6 and Pedri (Barcelona) 6.4 led the match.
Head-to-head
Barcelona are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Real Betis, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Under 2.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 56.4% of the time in the last 90 days (79 of 140).
Next up
Barcelona next host Villarreal on 22 November 2026.
Real Betis next travel to Navalcarnero on 12 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Barcelona: Barcelona v Villarreal, Sunday 22 November — the preview. Next for Real Betis: Navalcarnero v Real Betis, Thursday 12 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Barcelona 3–1 Real Betis · La Liga
- Venue: Camp Nou · Barcelona
- Referee: G. Cuadra
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barcelona 4 · draws 2 · Real Betis 0 · 5.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Barcelona 4W 0D 1L · Real Betis 3W 2D 0L
Barcelona 3–1 Real Betis (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barcelona for / against | Line | Real Betis for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.75our book | 1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.38 for · 8.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.38 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.88 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.13 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: G. Cuadra — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.33 red cards, 22.67 fouls over 9 matches.
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Barcelona
Barcelona Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan García | 44 | 903959 min | 1132.6 /90 | 410.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| W. Szczęsny | 10 | 90900 min | 292.9 /90 | 181.8 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joan García n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
| W. Szczęsny n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Barcelona Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes | 47 | 853984 min | 601.4 /90 | 431 /90 | 180.4 /90 | 1663.8 /90 | 360.8 /90 | 40.1 /90 |
| Eric García | 46 | 833802 min | 902.1 /90 | 621.5 /90 | 110.3 /90 | 1934.6 /90 | 521.2 /90 | 70.2 /90 |
| J. Koundé | 42 | 813396 min | 762 /90 | 441.2 /90 | 210.6 /90 | 1905 /90 | 280.7 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| Gerard Martín | 40 | 753006 min | 521.6 /90 | 401.2 /90 | 130.4 /90 | 1374.1 /90 | 210.6 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| Alejandro Balde | 37 | 722655 min | 471.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 120.4 /90 | 1324.5 /90 | 200.7 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 8 | 80.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Fermín n 8 | 68.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | A. Ezzalzouli |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 43.8 | 1 | 1.3 | — |
| Eric García n 8 | 77.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | Natan |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 74.9 | 0.9 | 3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 8 | 80.8 | 1.7 |
| Fermín n 8 | 68.4 | 2.8 |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 43.8 | 0 |
| Eric García n 8 | 77.6 | 1.6 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 74.9 | 1.2 |
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Barcelona Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rashford | 47 | 542538 min | 140.5 /90 | 110.4 /90 | 812.9 /90 | 461.6 /90 | 622.2 /90 | 421.5 /90 |
| Ferran Torres | 44 | 592586 min | 210.7 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 762.6 /90 | 481.7 /90 | 311.1 /90 | 120.4 /90 |
| R. Lewandowski | 41 | 562276 min | 170.7 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 672.6 /90 | 421.7 /90 | 210.8 /90 | 100.4 /90 |
| R. Bardghji | 18 | 45816 min | 20.2 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 202.2 /90 | 131.4 /90 | 171.9 /90 | 262.9 /90 |
| Toni Fernández | 1 | 4545 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 12 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 8 | 80.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fermín n 8 | 68.4 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 43.8 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Eric García n 8 | 77.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 74.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 8 | 80.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fermín n 8 | 68.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 43.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Eric García n 8 | 77.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 74.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
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Real Betis
Real Betis Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Vallés | 32 | 902880 min | 902.8 /90 | 351.1 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Pau López | 16 | 901440 min | 452.8 /90 | 221.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Vallés n 8 | 90 | 3 |
| Pau López n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
Real Betis Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natan | 43 | 833586 min | 461.2 /90 | 451.1 /90 | 310.8 /90 | 1443.6 /90 | 360.9 /90 | 140.4 /90 |
| Aitor Ruibal | 38 | 682573 min | 762.7 /90 | 311.1 /90 | 40.1 /90 | 1384.8 /90 | 451.6 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
| V. Gómez | 34 | 772603 min | 602.1 /90 | 421.5 /90 | 170.6 /90 | 1595.5 /90 | 401.4 /90 | 70.2 /90 |
| Marc Bartra | 30 | 822471 min | 632.3 /90 | 351.3 /90 | 271 /90 | 1415.1 /90 | 210.8 /90 | 40.1 /90 |
| R. Rodríguez | 29 | 782252 min | 341.4 /90 | 140.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 712.8 /90 | 200.8 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Fornals n 8 | 74.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | — |
| Natan n 8 | 81.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | Eric García |
| Antony n 8 | 67.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | — |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 87.4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | Fermín |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 75.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Fornals n 8 | 74.9 | 1.5 |
| Natan n 8 | 81.8 | 1.2 |
| Antony n 8 | 67.5 | 1.8 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 87.4 | 2.1 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 75.1 | 0.6 |
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Real Betis Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hernández | 38 | 803024 min | 150.4 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 802.4 /90 | 361.1 /90 | 391.2 /90 | 391.2 /90 |
| C. Bakambu | 17 | 55941 min | 40.4 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 232.2 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| Pablo García | 16 | 35562 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.9 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 81.3 /90 |
| E. Ávila | 15 | 51758 min | 30.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 151.8 /90 | 50.6 /90 | 121.4 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| Pablo Fornals | 48 | 753600 min | 80.2 /90 | 80.2 /90 | 381 /90 | 230.6 /90 | 1142.9 /90 | 300.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Fornals n 8 | 74.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Natan n 8 | 81.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Antony n 8 | 67.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 87.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 75.1 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Fornals n 8 | 74.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Natan n 8 | 81.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Antony n 8 | 67.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 87.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 75.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Barcelona | Real Betis | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 1.12 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 |
| 15 | Shots | 7 |
| 9 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 3 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 7 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 705 | Passes | 411 |
| 91% | Pass accuracy | 83% |
Barcelona Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan García | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Koundé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.2 |
| Gerard Martín | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| João Cancelo | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Gavi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Pedri | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| R. Lewandowski | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Marc Bernal | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Eric García | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Raphinha | 63 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Fermín | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Alejandro Balde sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Araújo sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Bardghji sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Dani Olmo sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Marc Casadó sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Real Betis Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Vallés | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Héctor Bellerín | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Natan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| V. Gómez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Junior Firpo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| N. Deossa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Antony | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Amrabat | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Ezzalzouli | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Álvaro Fidalgo | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Lo Celso | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Isco sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Bakambu sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Rodrigo Riquelme sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Marc Roca sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| E. Ávila sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Barcelona v Real Betis — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-06 Real Betis 3–5 Barcelona
- 2025-04-05 Barcelona 1–1 Real Betis
- 2025-01-15 Barcelona 5–1 Real Betis
- 2024-12-07 Real Betis 2–2 Barcelona
- 2024-01-21 Real Betis 2–4 Barcelona
- 2023-09-16 Barcelona 5–0 Real Betis
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Barcelona 1.60 xG from 15 shots, Real Betis 0.99 from 7. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 15 | 3 | 1.60 |
| Real Betis | 7 | 1 | 0.99 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, Barcelona led on xG, 0.61 to 0.13. At full time, Barcelona led on xG, 1.60 to 0.99, 0.74 of Real Betis’s from a penalty. The widest gap was 1.03 xG to Barcelona, in the 61st minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Barcelona v Real Betis?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Barcelona v Real Betis was Under 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Barcelona and Real Betis?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barcelona won 4, Real Betis won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 5.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barcelona and Real Betis?
- Recent form — Barcelona 4W 0D 1L; Real Betis 3W 2D 0L.
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