FC Barcelona vs Almeria: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

FC Barcelona

W L W W W

2nd place in Spanish La Liga

3-2

20/12/2023 14:00

Almeria

L W L L D

19th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Barcelona vs Almeria on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Barcelona vs Almeria preview before placing your bet.

FC Barcelona are currently 2nd with 85 points after 38 matches.
Almeria sit 19th with 21 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Barcelona to win with probability 82%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Barcelona, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Almeria have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-12-20

FC Barcelona vs Almeria - Prediction & Odds

FC Barcelona

Almeria

2023-12-20 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Real Madrid	95	38	29	8	1	87	26	61
02 FC Barcelona	85	38	26	7	5	79	44	35
03 Girona	81	38	25	6	7	85	46	39
04 Atletico Madrid	76	38	24	4	10	70	43	27
05 Athletic Bilbao	68	38	19	11	8	61	37	24
06 Real Sociedad	60	38	16	12	10	51	39	12
07 Real Betis	57	38	14	15	9	48	45	3
08 Villarreal	53	38	14	11	13	65	65	0
09 Valencia	49	38	13	10	15	40	45	-5
10 Alaves	46	38	12	10	16	36	46	-10
11 Osasuna	45	38	12	9	17	45	56	-11
12 Getafe	43	38	10	13	15	42	54	-12
13 Celta Vigo	41	38	10	11	17	46	57	-11
14 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	48	54	-6
15 Mallorca	40	38	8	16	14	33	44	-11
16 Las Palmas	40	38	10	10	18	33	47	-14
17 Rayo Vallecano	38	38	8	14	16	29	48	-19
18 Cadiz	33	38	6	15	17	26	55	-29
19 Almeria	21	38	3	12	23	43	75	-32
20 Granada CF	21	38	4	9	25	38	79	-41

Head To Head

26/02/2023 13:30

Almeria

1 - 0

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

05/11/2022 16:00

FC Barcelona

2 - 0

Almeria

SPA D1

08/04/2015 14:00

FC Barcelona

4 - 0

Almeria

SPA D1

08/11/2014 11:00

Almeria

1 - 2

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

02/03/2014 16:00

FC Barcelona

4 - 1

Almeria

SPA D1

28/09/2013 11:59

Almeria

0 - 2

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

FC Barcelona

83%

Draw

Almeria

17%

FC Barcelona Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 16:00

Valencia 1 - 1 FC Barcelona SPA D1

13/12/2023 16:00

Royal Antwerp 3 - 2 FC Barcelona UEFA CL

10/12/2023 16:00

FC Barcelona 2 - 4 Girona SPA D1

03/12/2023 16:00

FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid SPA D1

28/11/2023 16:00

FC Barcelona 2 - 1 FC Porto UEFA CL

25/11/2023 09:00

Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FC Barcelona SPA D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Almeria

17/12/2023 09:00

Almeria 0 - 0 Mallorca SPA D1

10/12/2023 09:00

Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Almeria SPA D1

06/12/2023 07:00

Barbastro 1 - 0 Almeria SPA CUP

03/12/2023 11:15

Almeria 0 - 0 Real Betis SPA D1

25/11/2023 13:30

Getafe 2 - 1 Almeria SPA D1

11/11/2023 11:15

Almeria 1 - 3 Real Sociedad SPA D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FC Barcelona

Almeria

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

17 (89%)2 (11%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

7 (37%)12 (63%)

FC Barcelona

Recent matches

Almeria

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(26%)5 14(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

/Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Barcelona

Almeria

Shots

FC Barcelona

Total shots

17.95 avg / game

Blocked

83 total

Avg. 4.61

Almeria

Total shots

15.74 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.22

FC Barcelona Pass Almeria

Total passes

11838

Avg. 623 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

8097

Avg. 426 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Barcelona

Played games

Almeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.58

Clean sheets

0.21

7.26

138

Corners

4.68

18.84

358

Throw-ins

387

20.37

2.37

Offsides

2.11

2.37

GK saves

2.74

FC Barcelona

DISCIPLINARY

Almeria

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

2.16

0.00

0.16

11.16

212

Fouls

238

12.53

14.21

270

Tackles

300

15.79

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the FC Barcelona vs Almeria Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Barcelona vs Almeria on 20 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish La Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Barcelona vs Almeria Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Barcelona's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Almeria's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish La Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where FC Barcelona and Almeria sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Spanish La Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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