Spartak Moscow v Barcelona predictions

SPARTAK MOSCOW V BARCELONA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS AND FACTS

Spartak are currently 5^th in the Russian Premier Leauge with 29 points from 16 matches, winning 9, drawing 2 and losing 5.  They are 10 points off leaders CSKA and 5 points off Anzhi in the second Champions League spot.  There is still plenty of time to turn things round and they have won 3 of their last 4 league matches.  In the Champions League things have not gone to plan and just 1 win in 4 matches leaves them bottom of the group on 3 points.  Anything but a win in this match will leave them little chance of qualifying.

Barcelona are flying along this season and are comfortably top of la liga with 34 points from 12 matches.  They are looking good to win back the title they lost to bitter rivals Real Madrid last season and enjoy an 8 point lead over them.  In the Champions League things are going smoothly with 3 wins from 4, only a shock win for Celtic last round stopping the perfect record.  One more win in their two remaining games will see them top the group.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

This is Spartak’s final chance to salvage something in Europe this year, a loss in this match would leave it impossible for them to qualify for the knockout stages.  Star striker Emmanuel Emenike hasn’t lived up to expectations this season with just 4 league goals in 14 appearances and has lost his place often to Brazilian striker Ari who has also had a less than clinical season with 3 goals in 15 appearances.

Barcelona has just about seen themselves through the group and need just one more win to guarantee top spot.  They welcomed back first choice defensive partnership Puyol and Pique at the weekend and the two may get more game time in this match as they aim to get back to full fitness.  I’d expect some more changes from the weekend with players like David Villa and Xavi maybe dropping out for a rest.

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SPARTAK MOSCOW V BARCELONA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Barcelona are as usual strong favourites for this one and I think they’ll be pushing to get the win they need before the final game-week.  Even if they rotate some players they had Fabregas, Tello, Mascherano and Dani Alves on the bench at the weekend, players who would walk into any side in the world.

Interwetten are being very generous on a Barcelona win,offering 1.37.

SPARTAK MOSCOW V BARCELONA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

If those odds are too low for you then look at the Asian Handicap market to increase the risk and the reward.  We can back Barcelona -1.5 which means they need to win by 2 clear goals for the bet to win.  In their last 5 matches, they have won 4 games, all by 2 or more goals.

Visit Ladbrokes to back Barcelona -1.5 at 1.90

SPARTAK MOSCOW V BARCELONA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Spartak has seen an average of 2.2 goals per game over their last 5 matches, while Barcelona has seen an average of 4.0 in their matches. 

In any match Barcelona are involved in, over 2.5 Goals is a big favourite and this is no exception.    I will instead take a look at the O/U 3.5 Goals market where I feel there is value on the Under.

Go to Betsson to back Under 3.5 Goals at 1.66.

SPARTAK MOSCOW V BARCELONA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: SUMMING UP

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