Barcelona will host Real Betis this weekend in La Liga after beating the side 5-1 in their most recent encounter in the Copa del Rey round of 16. However, the upcoming clash against Betis will go down as a must win match for Barcelona as they are currently three points above second placed Real Madrid in the league table.

Real Betis have shown improvement lately, having recorded four wins in a row and one draw in their last five games across two competitions. Manuel Pellegrini’s side won against Sevilla in their recent outing, but will likely record a defeat on Saturday night when they face the Catalan Giant who are in excellent form.

Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-1 in their last meeting in the Copa del Rey after their first meeting this season Benito Villamarin ended in a 2-2 draw.

Barcelona won eight of their last ten games against Betis,

Both teams provided over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten meetings.

Barcelona were the first to score in their latest five encounters.

The last five meetings between the sides ended with less than 4.5 cards.

Barcelona are undefeated in their past five meetings.

Both teams are currently unbeaten in their last five outings across all competitions.