League leaders Barcelona will host a struggling Las Palmas side, who are teetering just above the relegation zone. With Barcelona aiming to extend their title challenge and Las Palmas fighting for survival, this match promises to be an intriguing contest. Expectations are high, with Barcelona favoured for the win and a likely high-scoring affair.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona were in Champions League action midweek, securing a 3-0 victory over Brest. The win also marked a milestone for Robert Lewandowski, who netted his 100th Champions League goal. The Polish striker continues to be a key figure for Barcelona, not only in Europe but also in La Liga, where he leads the scoring charts and plays a pivotal role in their title challenge. Despite failing to win their last two league matches, Barcelona remains top of the table and is still the favourite for the title. At home, the Blaugrana have been prolific, with their last five matches all exceeding 2.5 goals, while 4 have exceeded 3.5 goals. Moreover, they’ve scored at least three goals in each of their last five home games across all competitions.
Las Palmas Team News
Las Palmas successfully avoided relegation last season, and survival remains their primary focus this campaign. Despite sitting near the bottom of the table, their attack is the most potent among the bottom 12 teams, having scored 18 goals. However, their defense has been a major concern, conceding 25 goals so far, making it the third weakest in the league. This vulnerability is reflected in their recent form, with three of their last five league matches surpassing the 2.5-goal mark. Additionally, Las Palmas have kept just one clean sheet in these five games but have managed to score in four of them.
Head-to-Head-Games
It comes as no surprise that Barcelona have been dominant in their head-to-head meetings with Las Palmas. The Blaugrana have won 4 of the last 5 encounters, with 3 of those games featuring over 2.5 goals. At home, Barcelona have won their last 4 matches against Las Palmas, with 3 of those games also surpassing the 2.5-goal mark. This strong record further supports expectations of a high-scoring victory for Barcelona in their upcoming clash.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | FC Barcelona | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 38 | LWDLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | UD Las Palmas | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 22 | WWDWL |
Barcelona – Las Palmas Betting Prediction
Based on the statistics, my pick for this game is a Barcelona win with over 3.5 goals. Given Barcelona’s prolific home form, goals are likely to feature heavily. They will be especially motivated to secure a win, having failed to win their last two league matches, with Real Madrid now closely behind them. Las Palmas, with the third-worst defence in the league, should also contribute to a high-scoring affair, despite their potent attack among the bottom-half teams. Additionally, Las Palmas has won two of their last three La Liga away games, which could prompt Barcelona to respond with urgency and decisiveness.
Betting Tip: Barcelona To Win & Over 3.5 Goals
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Odds: 1.85
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