Barcelona - Granada CF

Regular Season - 24
Kickoff: 2024-02-11 19:00

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Barcelona - Granada CF Predictions

Prediction: Barcelona
Best odds: 1.24

As the La Liga season heats up, all eyes turn to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys where Barcelona is set to clash with Granada CF on a serene Sunday evening. With predictions strongly favoring the home side, the question isn't just about who will win, but how the match will unfold and which stars will shine the brightest on this stage.

Key Players - Barcelona

Barcelona's quest for a Champions League spot is bolstered by their midfield maestro, Fermín López Martín. With a rating of 6.82, Martín's vision and passing, totaling 234 with 5 key passes, have been instrumental this season. Upfront, the dynamic Ferran Torres García has been nothing short of sensational. With a 7.04 rating, his 7 goals and 2 assists from 23 shots are a testament to his lethal finishing skills. Anchoring the defense is Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva, also with a 7.04 rating, whose presence has been a bulwark for Barcelona, contributing not only defensively with 916 passes but also adding a goal to his name.

Key Players - Granada CF

Granada CF, despite their struggles, have their own set of warriors ready to battle. Defender Ricard Sánchez Sendra stands out with a 6.62 rating, contributing 2 goals and 445 passes, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. On the attacking front, Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa has been a bright spark with a 6.63 rating, finding the net 6 times and providing an assist. Not to be overlooked is Myrto Uzuni, whose 6.69 rating and 6 goals from 26 shots prove he's a threat that Barcelona must contain.

Recent Form

Barcelona's recent form reads as WLWWW, reflecting a team that has found its rhythm, sitting comfortably at 4th with 47 points and a positive goal difference of +15. Granada CF, on the other hand, is in the doldrums of the relegation zone, with their form card showing LLLWL, a stark contrast to their opponents, placing them at 19th with a concerning -22 goal difference.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounter earlier this season on October 8, 2023, ended in a 2-2 stalemate. However, past performances suggest that Barcelona, with its home advantage and superior form, might not be as generous in sharing points this time around.

Prediction

The prediction tools and analytics are heavily skewed in favor of Barcelona. With a win probability of 45% and a draw at the same percentage, the likelihood of Granada CF pulling off an upset is a mere 10%. The form guide supports this, showing Barcelona with an 80% form rating against Granada's 20%. Additionally, the attacking and defensive stats are telling, with Barcelona's attack at 87% against Granada's 13%, and a more evenly matched but still favorable defensive rating for Barcelona at 41% against Granada's 59%.

Taking into account the home team's scoring prowess and the away team's defensive frailties, the advice leans towards a strong Barcelona win, with a predicted scoreline that could see the home team scoring over 3.5 goals. The total goal percentage tilts towards Barcelona at 65%, further cementing their status as the favorites.

In conclusion, the stage is set for Barcelona to consolidate their position in the top four, and with key players like Fermín López Martín, Ferran Torres García, and Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva in fine form, they are expected to dominate proceedings. Granada CF will need monumental efforts from Ricard Sánchez Sendra, Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa, and Myrto Uzuni to disrupt the narrative. But the final prediction sees Barcelona seizing a commanding victory, leaving Granada to regroup and rethink their strategy for the remainder of the season.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

75%
25%

Attacking Potential

81%
19%

Defensive Potential

36%
64%

Poisson Distribution

79%
21%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

53%
47%

Wins the game

62%
38%

Barcelona - Granada CF Head to Head

La Liga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Real Madrid players, news and schedule Real Madrid 30 23 6 1 66 20 46 75
2 Barcelona players, news and schedule Barcelona 30 20 7 3 61 34 27 67
3 Girona players, news and schedule Girona 30 20 5 5 62 36 26 65
4 Athletic Club players, news and schedule Athletic Club 30 16 8 6 50 28 22 56
5 Atletico Madrid players, news and schedule Atletico Madrid 29 17 4 8 54 34 20 55
6 Real Sociedad players, news and schedule Real Sociedad 30 13 10 7 43 31 12 49
7 Real Betis players, news and schedule Real Betis 30 10 12 8 36 36 0 42
8 Valencia players, news and schedule Valencia 29 11 8 10 32 32 0 41
9 Osasuna players, news and schedule Osasuna 30 11 6 13 36 43 -7 39
10 Villarreal players, news and schedule Villarreal 29 10 8 11 47 51 -4 38
11 Getafe players, news and schedule Getafe 30 9 11 10 37 43 -6 38
12 Las Palmas players, news and schedule Las Palmas 30 10 7 13 29 33 -4 37
13 Alaves players, news and schedule Alaves 30 8 8 14 26 36 -10 32
14 Sevilla players, news and schedule Sevilla 30 7 10 13 37 44 -7 31
15 Mallorca players, news and schedule Mallorca 30 6 13 11 25 35 -10 31
16 Rayo Vallecano players, news and schedule Rayo Vallecano 30 6 12 12 25 38 -13 30
17 Celta Vigo players, news and schedule Celta Vigo 30 6 10 14 32 44 -12 28
18 Cadiz players, news and schedule Cadiz 30 4 13 13 21 40 -19 25
19 Granada CF players, news and schedule Granada CF 29 2 8 19 30 59 -29 14
20 Almeria players, news and schedule Almeria 30 1 10 19 28 60 -32 13