Barcelona will face Las Palmas in the 30th round of the Spanish La Liga. Explore the betting odds, bookmakers’ odds, and statistics for the Barcelona vs Las Palmas match.
Barcelona
Standings: Barcelona currently occupies the second position in the Primera table with 64 points. They trail the league leaders, Real Madrid, by eight points.
Last matches: In the 29th round, Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat away against Atletico Madrid. Joao Felix opened the scoring in the first half, while Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez added goals after the break. Before this loss, Barcelona eliminated Napoli from the Champions League playoffs, secured a 1-0 victory against Mallorca, and drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao.
Unavailable players: Lewandowski will not participate, Araujo’s participation is uncertain, while Christensen, De Jong, and Pedri are injured. Additionally, Balde has been absent from play for an extended period.
Team condition: Barcelona is in excellent form as the season nears its end, firmly holding onto second place. They have been unbeaten for an extended period, showcasing Xavi’s ability to deliver results even under challenging circumstances.
Las Palmas
Standings: Las Palmas currently sits in 11th place in the Spanish La Liga table with 37 points. With positive results, the team still has a chance to enter the race for a spot in the European Cup.
Last matches: In the 29th round, Garcia Pimienta’s team unexpectedly suffered a 0-1 defeat to the bottom-ranked team, Almeria. Despite enjoying a significant advantage on the field after conceding early in the match, Las Palmas failed to find the back of the net against their opponents. Before this loss, they were defeated by Atletico (0-2) and secured a draw against Getafe (3-3).
Unavailable player: Defender Julian Araujo is injured and will not be available for selection.
Team condition: Las Palmas’ recent results have declined slightly, with the team only earning two points in the last five rounds. The break for national team matches may provide the club with an opportunity to regroup and improve their form.
Betting stats:
- In the first round, Las Palmas lost at home with a score of 1-2.
- Last season, Barcelona won 3-0 at home and drew 1-1 away.
- Barcelona has remained unbeaten for the past eight rounds in the championship.
- Las Palmas has not secured a victory in the last five games.
Prediction and betting:
Bookmakers’ odds:
- Barcelona to win: 1.29
- Las Palmas to win: 10.5
- Draw: 6.40
- Total goals under 3.5: 1.69
- Total goals over 3.5: 2.25
Prediction: Barcelona faces several setbacks ahead of this match, coupled with the recent break for national team fixtures, which may require time for readjustment to club football. Las Palmas, on the other hand, has had fewer disruptions, potentially giving it an advantage.
Bet: Considering Las Palmas’ resilience and the likelihood of a closely contested match, betting on Las Palmas to win with a +1.5 handicap at odds of 2.08 seems reasonable.
Alternative prediction: For a riskier option, betting on Las Palmas to win with a +1 handicap at odds of 3.0 could be considered, anticipating a closer outcome without a significant margin of victory for either team.
