Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona Prediction and Match Preview

Aron Wright - January 3, 2022

Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona 
Spain – Copa del Rey 
Date: Wednesday, 5 January 2021 
Kick-off at 18:30 UK/ 19:30 CET 
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Linarejos. 

Barca might not be in the best of forms at the moment, but they are pitted against a team from the third division (Linares Deportivo) this Wednesday. Whatever issues they are facing currently, they will be the favorites to secure a massive win. 

Moreover, this might one of the easier games for the five-time European champions, since Xavi has come at the helm. And honestly, the team could use a huge win – to rally the fans behind them once again. 

Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona Head-to-head (h2h) 

• These two teams are about to lock horns with each other for the first time in the 21st century. 

Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona Prediction & Analysis 

Xavi’s men had just recorded a win to nil against Mallorca in the top flight, the last match-day. They will be keen to build on that, and secure another win this Wednesday.  

And since they are taking on a team from the third division, the Catalans will gun for a huge win. It’s been some time since they have thoroughly dominated an opponent. 

On the other hand, Linares have been stuck in the lower divisions for quite some time, that they have not even faced Barca once in the past two decades. Moreover, they are even struggling to stay alive in the third division. 

By all means, there’s a wide gap between the two teams in terms of talent and experience. Surely expect Barcelona to take advantage of this fixture, and deliver a confidence-boosting win. 

Key Stats for Betting 

• The Catalans are on a five-game unbeaten run. 
• Since mid-October, they have lost just twice – and the two defeats had come against Bayern Munich, and Real Betis. 
• Meanwhile, Linares are barely staying above the relegation zone in the third division. 
• They have a total of just six wins in the league so far this season. 

Tips for Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona 

• Barcelona –1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.90 (9/10) 

• Over 1.5 Second Half Goals @ 1.83 (5/6).