Deportivo Linares vs Barcelona: the Catalans will score in the first half

Linares plays host to Barcelona. The game is part of the round of 32 in the Copa del Rey. Will the home side be able to beat the favourites?

Deportivo Linares

Linares' last opponents in the Copa del Rey were Alaves. In the middle of the first half, the team took the lead. After the break, Linares let their opponents get back into the game but took the lead after five minutes. As a result, the club beat the La Liga representative with a score of 2:1. In their last match, Linares played in the Primera Division RFEF and scored four goals against Sevilla Atletico.

Barcelona

Barcelona starts their performances in the Spanish Cup by reaching the round of 32. The Blues have picked up four points in their last two away games regarding their La Liga form. First, Xavier Hernández's side was beaten 1:1 by Sevilla, and then Barça scored one goal against Mallorca. Barcelona is fifth in the Spanish league table.

Expert Betting Tips

The upcoming game against Barcelona will be an excellent opportunity to prove themselves for the Linares players. The home side, of course, will have a tough time against the Catalan club, which have serious staffing problems. We believe that Barcelona's side will be able to justify their status as favourites, with the club advancing to the 1/8 finals of the tournament. As the main bet, we suggest considering a goal by the visitors in the first half. Also, we don't exclude the "Both Teams To Score" option before intermission.

• Individual Total 2 Over (1) in 1st Half for 2.22
• W2 and Total Over (2,5) for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score in 1st Half for 6.50