Barcelona and Granada have met 42 times in the la liga and Barcelona have won 33 and drawn out of the total meetings.
At Camp Nou Granada have not even drawn a match.
The most common score line between Barcelona and Granada is 3-0 in favour of Barcelona.
Match facts.
Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal are both available for the home side, after serving their period of ineligibility.
The Turkey international should start in midfield, while the latter could be rotated into the side for Dani Alves at right-back.
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.
Luis Suarez has been awarded a two-game ban for his involvement in an altercation in the tunnel after Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Espanyol, but his suspension only stands for Copa del Rey matches.
Cristiano Biraghi returns from a ban and should slot in at left wing-back for the visitors.
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.
Adalberto Penaranda and Isaac Success are expected to lead the attack, with the two youngsters in good form of late.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Barcelona’s last 8 home games in La Liga.
Barcelona have won 8 of their last 9 home matches in La Liga.
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 home matches in La Liga.
Barcelona have won 7 of their last 8 matches against Granada in all competitions
Barcelona have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches in La Liga.
Barcelona have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches against Granada in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Granada’s last 4 away games in La Liga.
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches against Granada in all competitions.
Conclusion; Taking the last 10 games at Camp Nou into considerations, it shall be a Barca win and I predict that Barca will win by 4 goals to nil.
Source: Eric Opoku/NewsGhana.com.gh
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