Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga Fixture – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Key Injuries, Predicted Lineups & Match Preview for the crucial La Liga clash on April 5.

League leaders Barcelona take on a surging Real Betis side in La Liga at home on Saturday. Hansi Flick’s side are sitting at the top of the table, three points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. That’s why they cannot slip up at this moment with their arch rivals breathing on their neck.

They’re currently boasting a nine-game winning streak in the league. Having stayed unbeaten since the turn of the year, Flick’s men also have a seven-game winning streak across all competitions. The Catalan club are approaching this match on the back of a 4-1 win against Girona.

Manuel Pellegrini's statement in yesterday's press conference ahead of #BarçaRealBetis 🗒🎙#DíaDeBetis pic.twitter.com/sn8kiyFEg8
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 5, 2025

This win helped them secure a place in the Copa del Rey final and with that, they’re still in the run for a potential treble. On the other hand, Real Betis are also in tremendous form themselves. They now have a six-game winning streak in La Liga, including a 2-1 derby win over Sevilla.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men are now firmly in the race for a Champions League spot. They’re sitting in sixth position, just six points behind fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao. Hence, it won’t be easy for La Blaugrana to win against Betis. Added to these, both teams dealing with key injuries, the match becomes more interesting.

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Aston Villa Injury News

Barcelona are approaching this match missing several key players. Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez, and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen all remain sidelined with their respective injury. However, reportedly, they’ve gotten back Andreas Christensen for the match.

Lamine Yamal will undergo a late fitness test after suffering a foot gash midweek. The coach will take a late decision on his availability but he is expected to feature. The coach may also rotate the squad slightly with Gavi and Robert Lewandowski likely to replace Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres. At the back, Ronald Araujo is available, but Pau Cubarsi has also been in top form this season.

Aston Villa probable starting lineup:

Szczesny; Balde, Inigo Martinez, Cubarsi, Kounde; Pedri, De Jong; Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal; Lewandowski

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Nottingham Forest Injury News

Real Betis will have to face Barca without their star midfielder Isco. He will be serving suspension after accumulating yellow cards throught the league games. Whereas, Marc Roca is still a doubt for the match with a lingering foot issue.

Man United loanee Antony is set to continue on the right flank. He has impressed since arriving in January. Giovani Lo Celso should slot in for Isco, while Pablo Fornals may retain his spot in midfield. Manuel Pellegrini is likely to stick with most of the team that secured him the derby win against Sevilla.

Nottingham Forest probable starting lineup:

Adrian; Rodriguez, Llorente, Bartra, Sabaly; Fornals, Cardoso; J Rodriguez, Lo Celso, Antony; Hernandez

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