FC Barcelona vs UD Almería Preview 05/11/2022

FC Barcelona vs UD Almería – 05/11/2022

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Barcelona have not too long ago turn into the favourites to win La Liga within the eyes of many after their wonderful run of type since dropping the El Clasico as they welcome UD Almería to the Camp Nou in what is ready to be Gerard Pique’s ultimate recreation in soccer.

Pique selected Thursday night time that this may be his ultimate recreation in membership soccer and he’s anticipated to retire after the sport in entrance of his personal followers.

After profitable so many league titles, coming by the youth system, signing for Manchester United earlier than returning to Barcelona, the Spanish legend will now grasp up his boots.

Barcelona have additionally now gone on to win two video games in a row for the reason that damning loss to Bayern Munich on the Camp Nou, as they edged previous Valencia final weekend earlier than beating Viktoria Plzen 4-2 within the Champions League on Tuesday.

It does now imply the La Liga giants shall be taking part in their European soccer within the Europa League subsequent season, however they do need to undergo the playoffs first.

However to the woes in Europe, they’ve managed to win 10 video games, the identical because the league leaders Actual Madrid, and the one cause they sit behind the champions is barely due to that loss in Madrid just a few weeks again.

Nonetheless, fairly stunningly, Barcelona have the very best defensive file in Spain and throughout Europe this season, conceding simply 4 objectives all season.

This now means Xavi has led his to 3 clear sheets in La Liga ever for the reason that loss to Actual, beating Villarreal 3-0, Athletic Membership 4-0 and Valencia 1-0 – no facet comes close to to their defensive excellence in 2022/23.

As for Almeria, their latest wins have rocketed them far-off from the relegation zone and now into thirteenth within the desk.

Rubi has managed to guide his facet to a win over Girona two weeks in the past after which a 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo, which now means they’ve scored seven objectives of their previous three video games, though they did lose to Villarreal in between these wins.

Barcelona ought to ease to victory right here given how they’ve solely conceded a aim in two La Liga video games and have stored 10 clear sheets in 12 league outings already. Almeria have improved not too long ago, but it surely’s uncertain they are going to get something out of this one.

Forebet predicts a win for Xavi’s males and for the sport to see over 2.5 objectives.