Saturday’s best football bet features Barcelona’s trip to Leganés in La Liga. Can Flick’s side take another step towards the title? Read on to view the tips and full breakdown behind Saturday’s top bet.
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Leganés vs Barcelona
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Over 3.5 Match Goals | |
10/11 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning With Barcelona all but qualified, expect a free-flowing match as Dortmund push for a consolation. The German side are vulnerable at the back, and Barca’s forwards are in devastating form. The hosts might get on the scoresheet, but Barcelona should dominate overall. Back goals—lots of them—at the Signal Iduna Park.
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Key Stats:
- Barcelona have netted 83 goals in just 30 La Liga fixtures
- The Catalans have bagged 10 goals across their last three away league games
- Leganés have recorded only six wins all season, sitting in the drop zone
Rationale
Barcelona make the short journey to face relegation-threatened Leganés knowing that a win would move them seven points clear of Real Madrid, who are not in action until Sunday. Despite being stunned 1-0 in the reverse fixture back in December, Hansi Flick’s men have shown no signs of wobbling since. Their convincing 4-0 Champions League triumph over Borussia Dortmund earlier in the week reinforced the fact that they are peaking at just the right moment.
Although Leganés did earn a point in their most recent league outing against Osasuna, their lack of consistency has left them vulnerable, particularly when up against elite opposition. They have claimed just 18 points from 15 home league games and continue to struggle for goals outside of set-piece situations or moments of individual brilliance.
Barcelona, on the other hand, have scored in every away match this calendar year, and with Ferran Torres expected to lead the line and Raphinha in inspired form, the visitors should create ample scoring chances. Even if Lewandowski is rested, Flick’s attacking alternatives have the dynamism and confidence to put the result beyond doubt early on.
With the Blaugrana aiming to extend their winning streak on the road and erase the memory of that December defeat, this looks like an opportunity for a statement performance. A comfortable win by two or more goals appears very realistic.
Best bet – Barcelona -1 Handicap
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