Almeria vs Barcelona Prediction, 2/26/2023 La Liga Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Almeria vs Barcelona

Date: Sunday, February 26, 2023

Location: Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos in Almeria, Spain

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Almeria (+590) Barcelona (-232)

The Blaugrana (19-2-1) are hitting the road to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos on Sunday where they will go up against the Rojiblancos (6-4-12). Almeria opens at +590 while Barcelona are priced -232. The betting total is set at 2.75. The starting goalkeepers are Fernando Almeria and Marc-Andre ter Stegen Barcelona.

The Rojiblancos had a ranking of 11th when talking about expected goals having 26.8, and their expected goals against came in at 36.5. Almeria gave up 40 goals while surrendering 1.82 G/90, and opposing clubs earned 129 SoT on them. Their goal differential was sitting at -13 because of 27 goals tallied in addition to 40 goals allowed. They amassed 1 clean sheet, which gave them a percentage of 4.5 over the course of last season. Almeria had 89 saves and they had a SV percentage of 70.5 last year. Almeria accounted for 62 yellow card warnings in the prior season as well as 3 red cards. For the prior campaign, this squad had an average of 1.00 points per fixture (22 pts) and also were ranked 9th in the league with 18 assists.

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Barcelona accumulated 45 goals and their expected goals last season was sitting at 45.3. This club's goals against per 90 minutes was sitting at 0.32 in addition to 43 saves, and they finished with 17 clean sheets. On the campaign, Barca had a save % of 89.8 (49 SoTA), and they also were ranked 1st in the league with 59 points. Barcelona sat at 1st in regard to goals conceded with 7, and the goal differential sat at 38. Barcelona recorded a shut out rate of 77.3 over the course of last year in addition to 54 yellow cards. The Blaugrana held an average of 2.7 pts per match while compiling 34 assists and 5 red cards.

The man who will defend the goal for Almeria is Fernando. His GA/90 is 1.07 (120 total goals allowed) and he is the owner of a save % of .731. Martinez (51-23-39 mark during his career) has accounted for 33 clean sheets, which gives him a 29.5% shutout percentage. Martinez has played for 10,114 minutes and has earned 293 saves thus far in his career. The keeper born in Spain has faced 401 shots sent in his direction in 112 starting assignments.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen will look after the net for Barcelona. During his pro soccer career, Stegen has conceded 292 goals while tallying 905 saves in 311 starting assignments. He has given up 0.94 goals per 90 mins while earning a record of 197-64-50. He is the owner of a save % of .765 and his clean sheet rate is 41.5%. Stegen has totaled 129 shutouts while defending 1,183 shots against him in 27,978 minutes throughout his career.

Dyego Sousa is one footballer you are going to want to keep your eye on for Almeria. The forward from Portugal has totaled 49 goals scored in 9,151 professional minutes played. Sousa has had a starting assignment in 98 outings so far in his career and he scores 0.48 goals per 90 mins. He has totaled 17 assists while tallying 21 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career.

Barcelona has a player in Ferran Torres, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. He is currently averaging 0.27 G/90 and has been given a starting assignment in 62 games during his pro soccer career. The forward hailing from Spain has been on the field for 5,766 mins while he has scored 17 goals. He has totaled 15 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 10 times.

Who will win tonight's La Liga game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Almeria (+590)

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