Can Catalans overcome a string of setbacks in their departure?

Updated Match Preview: Las Palmas vs Barcelona, Jan 4, 2023 (MST), La Liga

Get ready for a thrilling Brawl at the "Gran Canaria" stadium in Las Palmas, as Las Palmas and Barcelona lock horns!

Las Palmas

Known for their aerial combat, long shots, and ball interception skills, Las Palmas has shown promising form with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 games. Despite a recent setback (0-1 loss against Athletic Bilbao), they sit comfortably at 9th in the standings, holding 25 points, and a goal difference of 15-15. Their top scorer, Kirian, has impressed with 3 goals and 1 assist. At home, they boast a commendable record, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their 8 La Liga matches played so far.

Barcelona

Known for their attacking prowess and long-range shots, Barcelona has had a mixed bag of results, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 games. Their last La Liga match saw a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Almería, with goals from Roberto and Raphinha. Barca currently ranks 3rd in the standings, with 38 points, a goal difference of 34-21, and superstar striker Lewandowski netting 8 goals and providing 4 assists. Barcelona's performance in a friendly match against America, however, was less than ideal, as they lost 2-3.

Interesting Facts

Under 2.5 goals have been scored in Las Palmas' last 6 La Liga matches, with odds at 2.07.

Bookmakers anticipate a victory for Barcelona. BetBoom offers odds of -1.59 for a Barcelona win, -5.72 for a Las Palmas victory, and -4.18 for a draw. The betting company also expects a low-scoring game, with odds of -2.07 for "Total under 2.5" and -1.79 for "Total over 2.5".

Historical Advantage

In recent years, Barcelona has dominated encounters between these two teams, with a clear advantage in head-to-head records. In their La Liga matches since 2017, Barcelona has won 4 matches, Las Palmas 1, and drawn 1.

Prediction

Las Palmas is playing well for a debutant, but Barcelona's instability and Lewandowski's lackluster performances leave doubts. Considering their past encounters and current form, this match might not yield many goals. Our prediction: Low-scoring encounter - Total Under 2.5 - 2.07.

Sources: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]

The upcoming match between Las Palmas and Barcelona at the Gran Canaria stadium promises an exciting spectacle, given their contrasting styles of play in La Liga.
Las Palmas, known for their aerial combat and ball interception skills, have had a stable season so far, sitting comfortably at 9th place with 25 points.
Barcelona, on the other hand, has shown a mixed performance with 38 points, ranking 3rd. Their top scorer, Lewandowski, has netted 8 goals and provided 4 assists.
Betting companies anticipate a victory for Barcelona, with BetBoom offering odds of -1.59 for a Barcelona win. They also predict a low-scoring game, with odds of -2.07 for "Total under 2.5".
Despite the promising form shown by the debutant Las Palmas, the historical advantage of Barcelona and the current form of the teams point towards a low-scoring encounter, as predicted by our sources.

Sources: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]