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

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 vs Almeria: Starting Lineups Time : 20/12/2023 14:00

FC Barcelona
3 - 2
Finished
Almeria
90' event Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva
83' event Sergi Roberto Carnicer
76' event Lamine Yamal / Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
67' event Oriol Romeu Vidal / Fermin Lopez
60' event Sergi Roberto Carnicer
46' event Jules Kounde / Andreas Christensen
46' event Ferran Torres / Joao Felix Sequeira
33' event Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
21' event Andreas Christensen
15' event Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 85' Iddrisu Baba
event 77' Adrian Embarba / Largie Ramazani
event 77' Lazaro Vinicius Marques / Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
event 71' Edgar Gonzalez Estrada
event 64' Houboulang Mendes / Alejandro Pozo
event 57' Dion Lopy
event 42' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao Goal awarded
event 41' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
event 5' Alejandro Pozo
90' event Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva
event 85' Iddrisu Baba
83' event Sergi Roberto Carnicer
event 77' Adrian Embarba / Largie Ramazani
76' event Lamine Yamal / Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 77' Lazaro Vinicius Marques / Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
67' event Oriol Romeu Vidal / Fermin Lopez
event 71' Edgar Gonzalez Estrada
60' event Sergi Roberto Carnicer
event 64' Houboulang Mendes / Alejandro Pozo
46' event Jules Kounde / Andreas Christensen
event 57' Dion Lopy
46' event Ferran Torres / Joao Felix Sequeira
event 42' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao Goal awarded
33' event Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 41' Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
21' event Andreas Christensen
event 5' Alejandro Pozo
15' event Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona
Substitutions
#23 Jules Kounde
#7 Ferran Torres
#18 Oriol Romeu Vidal
#27 Lamine Yamal
#39 Hector Fort
#30 Marc Casado
#26 Ander Astralaga
#35 Unai Hernandez
#33 Pau Cubarsí
#31 Diego Kochen
#38 Marc Guiu
#40 Pau Prim Coma
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Almeria Almeria
30Shots10
11Shots on Goal5
16Fouls9
12Corner Kick0
12Free kick18
3Offside3
3Yellow card3
34Aerial22
3Save8
7Successful Tackles17
6Interceptions4
2Assist1
4Substitution3
14Shots off goal4
1Hit The Post0
20Head Success8
5Blocked1
11Tackle19
10Dribbles7
14Throw-in7
584Passes313
142Attacks58
60Dangerous attacks25
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
Almeria Almeria
Substitutions
#14 Lazaro Vinicius Marques
#24 Houboulang Mendes
#10 Adrian Embarba
#2 Melo K.
#34 Marciano Sanca
#13 Fernando Martinez
#8 Arnau Puigmal
#20 Alex Centelles
#1 Diego Marino Villar
#26 Marcos Pena
#28 Rachad Fettal
Commentary
90' Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
85' Iddrisu Baba - Almeria receive a yellow card
83' Goal! Sergi Roberto Carnicer - FC Barcelona
77' Almeria — substitution: Adrian Embarba / Largie Ramazani
77' Almeria — substitution: Lazaro Vinicius Marques / Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao
76' FC Barcelona — substitution: Lamine Yamal / Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
71' Goal! Edgar Gonzalez Estrada - Almeria
67' FC Barcelona — substitution: Oriol Romeu Vidal / Fermin Lopez
64' Almeria — substitution: Houboulang Mendes / Alejandro Pozo
60' Goal! Sergi Roberto Carnicer - FC Barcelona
57' Dion Lopy - Almeria receive a yellow card
46' FC Barcelona — substitution: Jules Kounde / Andreas Christensen
46' FC Barcelona — substitution: Ferran Torres / Joao Felix Sequeira
42' VAR review - Almeria
41' Goal! Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao - Almeria
33' Goal! Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha - FC Barcelona
21' Andreas Christensen - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
15' Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
5' Alejandro Pozo - Almeria receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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