Barcelona host Granada on Saturday afternoon as La Blaugrana hope to regain some form following an inconsistent spell in the league, which has seem them forego their place at the top of the table.
Barcelona Betting News
Barcelona trashed Espanyol 4-1 in the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday night, but it was their city rivals who held them to a 0-0 draw last weekend; their third draw in their last six matches.
Whether the drop off in form can be attributed to Barcelona’s time at the World Club Championships is up for debate, but what isn’t is their drop from the top of the table.
However, with Lionel Messi scoring twice and assisting twice in the Copa match on Wednesday night, manager Luis Enrique can be confident of getting back to top form sooner rather than later.
Luis Enrique will welcome both Aleix Vidal and Arda Turan into the playing squad for the first time, now that Barcelona’s ban has elapsed.
Sergi Roberto is carrying a knock, with Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique possibly set to be rotated out of the side after recent cup action.
Granada Betting News
Granada meanwhile come into Saturday’s match under no illusions of the task they face. Sitting 17th in the table, Grenada are fighting for their top flight survival.
Jose Sandoval’s side sit just two points clear of the relegation zone. However, having won two and drawn one of their past six matches; form far better than the clubs in and around them in the table.
Facing the likes of Valencia, Villarreal and Real Madrid in the coming weeks, Granada’s positive form will be tested to the limit.
Diego Mainz and Doria could feature as part of a three-man central defensive line, as Granada look to grind out a result at Camp Nou.
Cristiano Biraghi meanwhile returns from a ban and should slot in at left wing-back for the visitors.
Barcelona vs Granada Match Prediction
Granada were demolished 4-0 by Valencia during the week in the Copa Del Rey, but did beat Sevilla 2-1 at home in their last league match.
However, it is unlikely they can repeat such heroics against Barcelona this time out.
