Guadalajara vs Barcelona: can Guadalajara produce a sensation?
In the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona will travel away to face Guadalajara on Tuesday, December 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this clash.
Guadalajara vs Barcelona: match facts and head-to-head
- Barcelona have won their last five matches.
- In their previous ten games, Barcelona have lost only once.
- Guadalajara have lost just once in their last four matches.
- Guadalajara are on a five-match scoring run, just like Barcelona.
- Barcelona have failed to score in only 4% of their matches this season, compared to 22% for Guadalajara.
- In 57% of matches this season, Barcelona have scored in both halves.
- Both teams have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their matches this season.
- Barcelona and Guadalajara have never faced each other in official competition.
Guadalajara vs Barcelona: match preview
Guadalajara represent the Primera RFEF and compete in Group 1. The team are currently struggling in the standings, sitting 17th in the table, which places them in the relegation zone. After 16 rounds, they have collected 17 points and are just one point adrift of 15th place. In the Copa del Rey, Guadalajara began their campaign in the Round of 64, where they defeated Cacereño 2–1.
Barcelona are the reigning Copa del Rey champions and are now beginning their journey in this season’s edition of the tournament. Once again, the team are among the main favourites to lift the trophy. The Catalans are in excellent form and producing strong results. They have won five consecutive matches, four of them in La Liga. Barcelona currently top the Spanish top-flight table with 43 points from 17 matches, holding a four-point advantage over Real Madrid.
Probable line-ups
- Guadalajara: Razak, Alex Ortíz, Aitor Fernández, César Soriano, Gaffour, Álvaro Antón, Cristian, Jony, Vicente Pérez, Gerard Badia, Juanjo
- Barcelona: Joan García, Gerard Martín, Cubarsí, García, Koundé, Baldé, Pedri, Ferrán Torres, Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford
Prediction
Barcelona are the clear favourites for this encounter and, despite playing away from home, should be able to overcome their opponents and progress to the next round. The recommended bet is Barcelona’s individual team total over 2.5 goals.
