La Liga leaders, Barcelona, will be aiming to secure their fifth consecutive victory when they face Las Palmas this Saturday evening. With Barcelona at the top of the table and Las Palmas struggling in 17th, the two teams are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Barcelona is looking to keep their momentum rolling, while Las Palmas is desperate for points to climb away from the relegation zone.
Barcelona's Form: Unstoppable and Unbeaten
Barcelona enters this match on the back of a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano last Monday, with Robert Lewandowski netting the match-winning goal. The victory put them level on points with Real Madrid (51 points), but Barcelona’s superior head-to-head record sees them sitting at the top of La Liga. They have won their last four league matches, and their unbeaten run spans 12 games in all competitions, including a strong showing in the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Barcelona's away form has been particularly impressive, with the Catalan giants having the best away record in La Liga this season, collecting 27 points from their 13 away matches.
Las Palmas Struggling to Find Form
On the other hand, Las Palmas has been in a dire run of form, picking up just one point from their last six league matches. With only 23 points from 24 matches, Las Palmas is just one point above the relegation zone. They have not won a La Liga match since before the winter break and will be looking to turn their fortunes around. However, their home record hasn’t been much better, with only 13 points from 12 home games this season. While they’ve had some historical success against Barcelona, their recent form makes them huge underdogs in this encounter.
Key Players to Watch
Las Palmas will welcome Sandro Ramirez back from suspension, but they are still without influential midfielder Kirian Rodriguez, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Barcelona will be missing Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to injuries, but they will be boosted by the return of Fermin Lopez from suspension. Ronald Araujo is expected to start after passing a fitness test, while Jules Kounde is set to return to the starting lineup.
Las Palmas vs. Barcelona Prediction: 0-2 to Barcelona
Despite Las Palmas’ historic desire to beat Barcelona at home, their current form makes it difficult to envision an upset. Barcelona’s superior quality, including key players like Lewandowski, Pedri, and Gavi, will likely lead them to a comfortable victory in this fixture.
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