Granada vs Barcelona Prediction 08.10.2023

• Competition: Spain &— LaLiga
• Date: Sunday, 8th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes (Granada)

This Sunday, Barcelona will visit Granada at the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium during the ninth round of elite Spanish action, aiming to secure a victory before LaLiga takes a short break for the upcoming international fixtures.

Last weekend, all eyes were on the Andalusian outfit as they pulled off an incredible comeback in the second half. They managed to erase a seemingly impossible 3-0 deficit and ultimately secured a valuable point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Almeria. However, despite their impressive feat, Granada, who were promoted after winning the Segunda Division last season, have valid reasons to worry about their performance in the top tier. With only one victory and a mere five points from the first eight rounds, they currently find themselves second from the bottom of the table.

Despite achieving the desired outcomes, the performance on the field has not yet reached the desired standard. Barcelona, the reigning Spanish champions, are traveling to Andalusia after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Porto in Portugal during the second match of the Champions League group stage, with Ferran Torres as the hero. Coach Xavi’s main concern is that his players have struggled to secure wins recently, as seen in last week’s LaLiga clash against Sevilla, where they only managed to earn three points due to Sergio Ramos’ unfortunate own goal (1-0). Overall, Barcelona remains the only undefeated team in the top division and trails their rival Real Madrid by only one point.

Granada vs Barcelona Betting Tips: BTTS

In their quest to escape the relegation zone, facing current LaLiga champions Barcelona could be the remedy for their troubles. It may sound unbelievable, but Granada has consistently troubled the Catalan giants in their recent meetings. Specifically, Granada remains unbeaten in their last four matches against Barcelona (in regular time / 1 win, 3 draws), and what makes it even more fascinating is that goals have been scored in each of those games. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness both teams finding the back of the net once again in their upcoming encounter.

Although Marc-Andre ter Stegen has not conceded a goal in the last two matches, it appears that Barcelona’s defense is not performing at its best. Their opponents have been able to create more scoring opportunities compared to the previous season, evident in the six goals conceded in the previous three LaLiga games. Despite the absence of Robert Lewandowski, Xavi’s team should still be capable of maintaining their pursuit of the top position, especially against Granada, who currently have the worst defensive record in LaLiga, having conceded 21 goals in eight matches. However, we also hope that Granada, fueled by their passionate fans, will be able to take advantage of Barcelona’s defensive weaknesses and score at least one goal, if not more. Regardless, we anticipate an exciting match with many goals from both teams.