Champions League Preview: Antwerp vs Barcelona Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 13)
- Barcelona chasing a victory to ensure their progression as Group H winners
- Royal Antwerp already eliminated from contention in the Champions League
Barcelona return to action in the Champions League this week, as they chase maximum points to ensure their position at the top of the Group H standings. Royal Antwerp will be the massive outsiders in the betting.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m ET
- Where: Bosuilstadion, Antwerp, Belgium
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Antwerp | |
| Draw | |
| Barcelona |
Match Preview
Barcelona have already assured their progression through to the next round of the Champions League, but they will be looking for maximum points on Wednesday to secure their place at the top of the Group H standings. Royal Antwerp have already been eliminated from contention, as they will finish this stage at the bottom of the standings.
Antwerp’s record against Spanish opposition is a damning trend this week, as they have suffered six from seven matches against clubs from the nation. Their most recent was a 5-0 loss in Barcelona on matchday one. However, their only win against Spanish opposition was recorded against Barcelona in 1965.
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The hosts have conceded at least three times in each of their opening two home matches in the Champions League this term. However, no side has allowed at least three goals in all group stage matches in the competition’s history. Meanwhile, they have lost all five group stage matches to this point. Only five sides have lost all six group stage matches in Champions League history.
Barcelona will top the group if they avoid defeat against Antwerp on Wednesday. Achieving that result would see the club top their group standings for the 22nd time in their history, and it would be the first time that they have achieved the feat since 2019-20.
Antwerp vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona appear to be very challenging to overlook this week, and we fully expect them to land maximum points. The best betting angle could be on the visitors on the spread.
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