Probable Lineups

3-4-3
Barcelona
4-2-3-1
Zaragoza
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(112) 35 Goals 17 (35)
(77) 44 Assists 10 (22)
(6.9) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
27.9 Average Age 28.8
178.7 Average Height (cm) 180.7
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 43% (45%)
(0.9) 1 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.3)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.8 (2.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Adriano Out 7
Ibrahim Afellay Out 6.32
Pedro Out 6.76
Player Reason Status Rating
Abraham Out 6.65
Ivan Obradovic Out 6.73
Braulio Out 6.46
Paulo Da Silva Doubtful 6.71

Team News

Barcelona
  • Despite the international matches, Barcelona played the first leg of the Copa del Rey against Hospitalet last week, beating the Second Division B team 1-0 with a great goal by Iniesta.
  • Guardiola will have to deal, once again, with several international players returning after travelling long distances to play with their national teams. He may even consider resting Messi.
  • Brazilian Adriano picked up a muscle injury with his national squad and will miss this game.
  • Valdés conceded a goal in the 13 minute against Athletic, ending his 897 minutes streak without conceding a goal.
Zaragoza
  • Zaragoza earned a last minute draw in their last outing against Sporting. The ‘maños’ were dominated for large parts of the game but managed a tie thanks to a late equalizer by Postiga.
  • Fernando Meira served his one-game suspension against Sporting and as a key-man for Aguirre, he should be back in the XI.
  • Paraguayan defender Da Silva is doubtful to play against Barcelona after suffering a muscle tear in his right leg.
  • Zaragoza have been poor in defence all season and have the second worst defensive record in La Liga with 22 goals conceded.

Prediction

  • Barcelona tend to suffer from international breaks. However, against such a weak opponent as Real Zaragoza Pep’s team shouldn’t have a problem.
  • Zaragoza will go to Camp Nou with the objective of avoiding a humiliating defeat from Barcelona. Considering that Aguirre’s team have the second worst defensive record in La Liga this will be quite an accomplishment.
  • International break or not, expect Barcelona to control this game right from the start as Zaragoza do not have enough quality to cause an upset here.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Barcelona win 4-0.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 Barcelona 28 7 3 91 wlwwwd
16 Zaragoza 12 7 19 43 wlwwww

Top Players

Barcelona
Zaragoza
L. Messi 8.91
Xavi 7.76
F. Fábregas 7.5
Apoño 7.12
Roberto 6.83
A. Pintér 6.73
L. Messi 50
A. Sánchez 12
Xavi 10
H. Postiga 9
Apoño 5
L. García 4
L. Messi 16
D. Alves 11
A. Iniesta 9
L. García 4
Á. Lafita 4
F. Zuculini 3

Match Forecast

Zaragoza will be shown a high number of cards  
Barcelona will dominate possession  
Barcelona will score from a direct freekick  
Barcelona will score from a wingplay situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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