Granada v Barcelona Betting Tips [8 October 2023]

Gameweek nine in La Liga will see Granada play host to reigning champions Barcelona on Sunday evening. These sides have experienced contrasting starts to the 2023-23 league campaign.  The hosts are currently second bottom, while the hosts are behind only Real Madrid in the league standings. Granada’s return to the top flight has not gone as they would have hoped so far. They have managed just five points in eight matches and are just two points above Almeria at the foot of the table. The hosts played out a 3-3 draw against Almeria last week, extending their winless run to five league games, including two draws and three losses. The only win they have managed this term came over Mallorca in week three. The Nasrids have already shipped 21 goals this season, averaging three conceded per 90 minutes. Unsurprisingly, they are the clear outsiders in this one. 

Meanwhile, it has been business as usual for Barcelona, who are just one point behind rivals Real Madrid in the league. They come into this match off the back of a 1-0 over Porto in the Champions League, which extended their record to ten matches unbeaten in all competitions this season. In league terms, Blaugrana have won six and drawn two. They are also the only team in La Liga that are still unbeaten after eight games. The visitors currently lead the league in goals scored, with 19 to their name. Despite their dominance, Barca have struggled against this opponent in recent times. They have lost one and drawn two of their last three meetings. Still, with Granada struggling for any type of form at the moment, Barcelona will be confident they can change that winless record in this match.

Granada are struggling at the moment and could not have asked for a worse time to go up against Barca. Blaugrana are yet to lose a match this season, and we expect them to pick up another win in this one. This could be a good one for accumulators. Our Granada vs Barcelona prediction: Barcelona to win the match.