Barcelona are hosting Granada at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys today. Who is going to win the game? Here is what bookies think (odds powered by Megapari):
Barca - 1.21
Draw - 8.20
Granada - 13.00
Barcelona
Xavi's team are sitting third in the La Liga table which is unusually low considering the history and the reputation of the club. Eleven points are separating the Catalans from league leaders Real Madrid, second-placed Girona are six points ahead, and Atletico and Athletic Bilbao are just two and five points behind respectively.
That means even a place in the top 4 is not guaranteed, and Barca can't afford to drop points, especially against much weaker teams.
Out of their last five La Liga games, Barcelona won four, having beaten Las Palmas, Real Betis, Osasuna and Alaves. However, the 3-5 home loss against Villarreal was a harsh reality check, especially when you remember that Barca were leading 3-2 up until the 84th minute.
Injuries to Marcos Alonso, Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Joao Felix, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, Ferran Torres and Marc-Andre ter Stegen influence Barca's performance heavily but a long injury list is something Barca are already used to.
Granada
Alexander Medina's side are in the relegation zone with just 12 points in the pocket and eight points separating them from safety. However, they aren't doomed yet, the chances and hopes are still there.
The managerial change (Medina took over in November 2023) hasn't influenced Granada's display, to be honest. Under the Uruguayan, Granada gained just five points in nine La Liga games, drawing with Athletic and Las Palmas and beating Cadiz 2-0.
Barcelona vs Granada: Facts to know
Barca have won four out their last five La Liga games.
In eight out of the last ten Barca games three or more goals were scored.
Granada have won just two out of 23 La Liga games.
Granada have conceded 45 goals in La Liga so far: only Almeria have conceded more (51).
Barcelona vs Granada: Head-to-head
There have been 57 games between the sides, 42 games ending with Barca's wins. Granada have managed only seven wins. The combined scoreline is 150-55 in Barca's favour.
In their first game this season, the teams drew 2-2, with Lamine Yamal and Sergi Roberto on target for the Catalans.
Barcelona vs Granada: Predictions and betting tip
Away from home, Granada have won just one point, against rock-bottom Almeria. Barcelona have lost only three games playing at home. However, the Catalans are too vulnerable when it comes to defending, that's why a clean sheet is not guaranteed.
Our betting tip: Barca's goals total over 2.5 (Megapari odds – 1.79)
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