Barbastro vs Barcelona Predictions

We expect Barcelona to pull off a comfortable win against Barbastro and march into the next round. You can add over 3.5 to your best slip.

Match info: Copa del Rey: Round of 32

Venue: Municipal stadium, Aragon

Date: Saturday, 4^th January 2025

Time: 7 pm Nigerian time

• Barcelona will be bidding to avoid what would be one of the biggest shocks in the history of the Copa del Rey when they take on fourth-tier outfit Barbastro in the last-32 stage of the 2024-25 tournament on Saturday evening.
• The Catalan giants are the most successful Copa del Rey side of all time, winning the competition on 31 occasions, while Barbastro will be aiming to secure their spot in the round of 16 for the first time in their history.

Head-to-head:

• Both teams have only faced each other once, at the same stage of the Copa del Rey last season, and Barcelona won the encounter 3-2.

Form:

• Barbastro in all competitions: L-W-W-D-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-D-W-L-L

Team News:

• The home side are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.
• Barcelona, on the other hand, will be without Andreas Christensen, Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Moreover, Dani Olmo also remains doubtful for the Catalans.

Player(s) to watch:

• Andrés Barrera Baigorri has been one of the best Barbastro players this season. He primarily operates as a left wing-back for his side and contributes in both offense and defense. Baigorria is known for his solid goal-scoring instincts even though he plays in a defensive position. He inspired Barbastro past Espanyol with a brace and has notched up seven goals and two assists so far this season. If Barbastro are to put up a strong fight against Barcelona, Baigorri will have to bring his A-game to the table.
• Raphinha will look to guide Barcelona to a dream start to 2025 with a win in the Copa del Rey. The Brazilian international is playing his best-ever season at the club and has been the driving force behind Hansi Flick’s side. The forward has consistently dropped in match-winning performances since the start of the season and has achieved double both in terms of goals and assists. Moreover, his ability to operate on either wing comes in as an added advantage for the Catalan giants.