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The La Liga clash between Barcelona and Almeria is set to take place on December 20, 2023, at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Recent Form
Barcelona: They are experiencing a lack of consistency, having won three, drawn two, and lost two of their last seven league games. This inconsistency has left them in third place and seven points behind the league leaders.
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Almeria: They are struggling significantly, having failed to win any of their 17 league matches this season. Almeria has the worst defensive record in La Liga and is coming off a series of poor away performances.
Key Players & Lineups:
Barcelona: Notable absentees include Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, Marcos Alonso, and Gavi due to injuries, and Frenkie de Jong due to suspension.
Key players to watch are Joao Felix, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski. The possible lineup could be Pena, Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Pedri, Raphinha, Felix, Lewandowski.
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Almeria: They have several injuries, including Marko Milovanovic, Ibrahima Kone, Marc Pubill, Martin Svidersky, and Luis Suarez. Lucas Robertone is also out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Their possible lineup might be Maximiano, Montes, Gonzalez, Chumi, Pozo, Lopy, Baba, Akieme, Arribas, Embarba, and Baptistao.
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Head-to-Head & Rivalry:
Historically, Barcelona has dominated this fixture, winning all seven of their home La Liga matches against Almeria.
Betting Tips
Considering Almeria's poor form, a safe bet might be on Barcelona to win. Over 3.5 goals could be another exciting betting tip. Barcelona is predicted to win comfortably, with a predicted scoreline of 3-0.
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12:09 - 18.12.2023
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16:49 - 17.12.2023
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Time and Where to watch
The match time is 9 pm WAT, and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels, like SuperSports, for live coverage closer to the match.
The game will be broadcast on sports channels that cover the EFL Cup. Fans can also stream the match live through various sports streaming platforms.
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