FC Barcelona will be ending their 2022-23 season by heading to Japan, meeting Vissel Kobe in a club friendly match. Both Barcelona and Vissel Kobe sits at the top of their domestic league league table, making this match an exciting one. These two teams only shared one meeting across all competitions, and it was Barcelona who took the win. Vissel Kobe on the other hand is confident coming into this game since they are coming from dominating win. Considering their places in the league table, expect that Barcelona and Vissel Kobe will both have an excellent run here. This meeting will be hosted by Vissel Kobe on June 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM (GMT+8).
FC Barcelona
Barcelona was able to enjoy a triumphant campaign in La Liga, after bagging another title in their domestic league. However, ever since they got another trophy, they suffered three losses from their next four games. Part of these losses is their recent loss against Celta Vigo, which ended in a 2-1 loss for them. That match concluded their 2022-23 campaign in La Liga, and it is just unfortunate that it ended in a defeat. Coming into this match, they are hoping to bounce back from that loss, and put on a show in this game. It is not impossible though, considering how impressive their squad is, as they are packed with talented guys. Additionally, they might give a chance for their fringed players, with Ansu Fati, and Pablo Torre aiming to prove a point here.
They will be without Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, and Pedri in this match as they are all sidelined because of their injuries. However, Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi are all participating in this match. It is also expected that their younger ones will be give a chance to play in this match.
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe on the other hand is at the top of the J1 League, which is not surprising as they are currently resurging this season. They dominated their previous matches, making this match more exciting as they are about to face a dominating team as well. On their last match, they were able to defeat FC Tokyo in a 3-2 victory in their previous match. Vissel Kobe is coming into this match aiming to prove their strength as a team, as they will go against a European giant in this match. Over the past years, this squad were able to improve, and their current place domestically is the fruit of their hard work. They are a team capable of upsetting any teams, but going against Barcelona might be a tougher assignment for them. Nonetheless, expect Vissel Kobe to give their all in this match, to at least gain confidence.
Coming into this match, it is expected that all members of this squad will be utilized. However, although Iniesta is expected to play here, it is unlikely that he will be one of the starters here.
Prediction:
FC Barcelona (1.5)
Odds: -0.97
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