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Antwerp vs Barcelona – Preview, and Prediction
Antwerp vs Barcelona – Barcelona leads Group H and appears to have somewhat locked up its position. But if they win their next game, everything will be clear-cut and adequately guaranteed.
In their last UCL match on Tuesday, the club will take on a five-game losing team in Antwerp. Remember that Barcelona won the match with a score of 5-0 as well.
Prior to losing 1-0 to Shakhtar on their most recent road trip, Barcelona was enjoying great success in the UCL. In any case, Barcelona has won nine of the previous ten road games in all competitions.
Antwerp has won their last four home games, all domestic. They lost all home UCL games this season. There are many reasons to back Barcelona on Wednesday.
Antwerp vs Barcelona – Betting Analysis
The teams’ last league meeting took place on September 19, 2023, on Champions League match day 1, with Barcelona defeating Antwerp 5-0.
Barcelona had 70% possession in that game and made 22 total attempted shots on goal, only five of which were on target. João Félix (11′, 66′), Robert Lewandowski (19′), and Gavi (54′) were the scorers.
None of Antwerp’s three shots on goal found the back of the net. Goal scored by Jelle Bataille (22′ own goal). Radu Petrescu served as the referee.
Against this Barcelona side, Antwerp must be favorites to score, but one goal is unlikely to be sufficient. The only previous meeting between them was a terrible, demoralizing 5-0 loss for Antwerp.
It’s also important to remember that, with the exception of their encounter against Antwerp, Barcelona has consistently played under 2.5 goals in UCl matches. In addition, Antwerp has given up six goals in their two home UCL games.
What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices on the 90-minute result market, a win for Antwerp is best priced at 6.9, backing a drawn result is 4.9 and staking on the winner to be Barcelona is 1.62. Those are the best market prices being offered at the current time.
Antwerp vs Barcelona – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away win
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