Barcelona travel to the Estadio Ipurua on Saturday to face Eibar, with Ernesto Valverde’s side looking for their fourth consecutive La Liga victory.
The Catalans’ last away game saw them triumph at Getafe, their first victory on the road since April and Barca will be aiming to pick up all three points when they visit an Eibar side against whom they have never lost.
Eibar vs Barcelona Team News
Barcelona are without Gerard Pique who is suspended, so in the heart of defence Clement Lenglet will be partnered by either teenager Jean Todibo or Samuel Umtiti, the latter having yet to feature this season due to injury. Ousmane Demeble is also suspended so Antoine Griezmann is seemingly assured of a place in the front three alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Eibar have midfielder Gonzalo Escalante suspended while centre-back Ivan Ramis and right-back Rober Correa are both doubts.
Eibar vs Barcelona Preview
This is a fixture which traditionally poses few problems for Barcelona and their excellent record against the club from the smallest town in La Liga should continue this weekend.
Neither Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez played for their countries during the international break meaning Barca’s two most important attacking players should be rested and fully prepared for the game.
Eibar for their part are a well-organised side who have conceded fewer goals at home this season than both Barcelona and leaders Real Madrid. They should be able to keep the scoreline down if not prevent an away win, and backing a low-scoring Barcelona triumph makes plenty of sense.
Tips and predictions
Barca to win and under 3.5 goals is available at 2.40. This selection pays out with a 1-0, 2-0, 2-1 or 3-0 win for the visitors and seems a shrewd option for the game.
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