Fresh from their recent victory, Barcelona is ready to face Almería with high hopes for another win in La Liga.
Will the Blaugrana secure a triumphant away victory against the struggling Almería side?
Match Preview
Almeria were relegated weeks ago, sitting at the bottom of the La Liga table with only 17 points from 35 games this season.
With three games left, Almeria could theoretically climb from the bottom of the table. However, considering their performance this season, it’s unlikely they’ll surpass 19th-placed Granada in the final matches.
Barcelona currently hold second place. A stumble in their next three matches could see Girona overtake them in the race for second, with Atletico Madrid also in contention.
Xavi’s team earned 12 points from their last six matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding nine times. Their recent defeats were against Real Madrid (3-2) and Girona (4-2).
Almeria gained four points from their last six matches, being outscored 13-7. They recently lost 3-2 to Real Betis.
There’s a chance for Almeria to secure a win this weekend, as Barcelona have lost their last two away games against Real Madrid and Girona.
Barcelona have earned 33 of their 76 points on the road, outscoring opponents 32-22.
Almeria have only earned eight points at home this season, being outscored 33-16.
Pepe Mel’s team has conceded the most goals in La Liga, with 70 scored by opponents. Meanwhile, they’ve scored the sixth-fewest goals, with 35.
Barcelona’s defense hasn’t been the strongest, conceding 43 goals, the seventh-fewest in La Liga. However, their attack has been prolific, scoring 72 goals, the third-most in the league.
Robert Lewandowski leads Barcelona in scoring with 17 goals, accounting for 24% of their goals. He scored four goals in his last three matches, including a hat-trick against Valencia.
Prediction & Analysis
Barcelona’s solid away form, backed by their strong offensive lineup, positions them as clear favorites in this clash.
Despite Almería’s efforts to secure a win, Barcelona is predicted to dominate with a scoreline of 3-0, with Lewandowski expected to showcase his goal-scoring prowess once again.
- UD Almería 0-3 Barcelona