Barcelona vs Malaga
Spanish La Liga 2016/17
Date: Saturday, 19th November 2016,
Kick-Off at 15:15 UK
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona.
Barcelona can temporarily move above Real Madrid and reclaim La Liga's peak on Saturday when they play host to Malaga, and the reigning champions of Spain will be able to recall a number of key figures for the Week 12 encounter.
Having said that, Malaga are a dangerous-looking outfit at present after losing just once in their last five outings, although manager Juande Ramos has his own share of absences to be concerned about.
Tenth-placed Malaga will need to be at their best if they're to snatch a result from the Camp Nou and move further up La Liga's standings, and they'll hope the international break has done their hosts more harm than good.
Read on for a preview leading up to Saturday's kick-off, complete with viewing details, form guide and a breakdown of all the latest team news surrounding the fixture.
Barcelona vs Malaga: Head to Head Statistics
Barcelona have a good record against Malaga in their previous 32 meetings. They have won 23 games, drawn 6 games and lost 3 games to Malaga.
At Camp Nou, Barcelona have won 13 games against Malaga, but 2 of Malaga’s 3 wins have come at Camp Nou.
The Blaugrana have lost just once to Malaga in their last 23 games against each other irrespective of the playing ground.
Barcelona vs Malaga: Prediction
Having the top spot in mind, Barcelona need nothing less than a win in this game. They are the better team and also will be playing in front of their home fans. Though they will be missing Luis Suarez to suspension, Iniesta and Vidal to Injury. Messi and Neymar will leave their nation rivalries behind them and focus on getting Barcelona to the top.
We are expecting a win from the Catalan club and also high inflow of goals.
Barcelona vs Malaga: Betting Tips
Barcelona to win and both teams to score at 2.80.
