Tomás Yelmini
The Spanish Super Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia for a fourth straight year, and four of its greatest teams will compete for the prized championship. In this way, soccer fans will have the possibility to watch the top Spanish teams in a foreign country while competing for a prized trophy. One of the two games, between Real Betis vs Barcelona, will determine one of the teams that will play the final.
This cup’s format has been altered since 2020, and a match before the championship game has been added. In this case, the champions of the last Copa del Rey, Real Betis, will meet the runner-up of La Liga in the 2021/2022 season, Barcelona.
Ever since the format changed, Real Madrid won the 2020 and 2021 editions, while Athletic Club won the last edition. Regarding the participants in this specific match, it should be mentioned that Barcelona has won the most titles in this competition (13; one more than Real Madrid) and has advanced to 11 other finals, whereas Real Betis has only advanced to the final once, in 2005, losing to Barcelona.
In addition to the odds and all the information, JefeBet offers you our very own predictions, so you are informed about everything that might happen throughout this exciting game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Betis vs Barcelona Spanish Supercopa Semifinal on January 12, 2023
- Where: King Fahd Stadium – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- When: Thursday, January 12, 1 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Real Betis (+450) / Tie (+365) / Barcelona (-190)
- Asian Handicap: Real Betis (+1, -104), Barcelona (-1, -115)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-167) / Under (+135).
- Both teams score: Yes (-141) / No (+108).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Real Betis
The Sevilla team has been having a dream season under Manuel Pellegrini. Not only are they doing very well in LaLiga, where they are in fourth place, but they also pulled the upset with a great first stage of the Europa League, where they finished first in their group and now await their opponent in the round of 16.
It is true that the team heads for Saudi Arabia without one of its key players, Alex Moreno, whose time at Betis was up after he was acquired by Aston Villa for 16 million euros.
Ivorian Paul Akouokou and Senegalese Youssouf Sabaly, who were absent due to injury in the last league match, which Betis won 2-1 away to Rayo Vallecano, will be available for this game. For his part, Luiz Felipe, who missed the match in Vallecas due to suspension, will also be available for the game.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva, Aitor Ruibal, Germán Pezzella, Edgar González, Juan Miranda, William Carvalho, Andrés Guardado, Luiz Henrique, Nabil Fekir, Sergio Canales, Borja Iglesias.
Betting on Barcelona
This is a perfect timing for Barcelona, who is currently alone at the top of La Liga standings after a big away victory over Atlético de Madrid on a day when Real Madrid’s gaffe at the Bernabéu also occurred. That is why Xavi’s men, who have lost only one game in the league, are looking forward to the trip to Saudi Arabia to try to recapture a trophy that they have not been able to win under the four-team format.
The last time they were crowned champions was in 2018, in the amazing final played in Morocco, where they beat Sevilla. Robert Lewandowski and Jordi Alba, absent against Atlético due to suspension, will be available for this game.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Marc-André Ter Stegen, Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Ousmane Dembélé, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri.
JefeBet Prediction
Given that both of these teams are at the top of their game, there won’t be many advantages in this matchup. Barcelona’s superior individua level is anticipated to be able to make just enough of a difference to win, nevertheless.
Prediction: Barcelona wins 2 to 1.
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