Barcelona vs Young Boys Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Catalan side will welcome Young Boys to Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday night for the UEFA Champions League clash.

Under Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona have improved a lot and are playing really well. They are currently at the top of the table in LaLiga. They lost their first UCL game to AS Monaco by 2-1. Now Blaugrana will look to get their first win in the Champions League this season at their home ground. Even though they have a lot of injuries but still the young players of Barcelona are helping the team perform well.

Young Boys suffered a heavy defeat in their opening Champions League fixture against Premier League side Aston Villa. They will look to perform well when they travel to face the Catalan team FC Barcelona. They are struggling in the Swiss Super League this season.

The team is currently placed in 9th place with six points. They have won only one match in the league till now. This UCL fixture will be a big task for the Swiss team when they face Barcelona away from home.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 1 Oct 2024 at 08:00 PM UK

Wednesday, 2 Oct 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Form

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Young Boys (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

Under Hansi Flick, the Brazilian is probably the best performer. He is playing really well. He is the captain of the Catalan team and is doing his job very well on the pitch.

The intensity in which he presses makes things difficult for the defenders. He is a very hard-working player who is consistently performing for his team. Against Young Boys, he could start and make sure that he helps out his team to get the win at the home ground.

Joel Monteiro (Young Boys)

Joel Monteiro is a player who physically is very strong on the pitch. He likes to cut inside to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. He has stupendous close control, dribbling ability and agility that makes him special.

He likes to make a lot of in-behind runs. His vision to find spaces is also really good. He will have to be at his best against the Catalan side to make a difference on the pitch.

Match Facts

• Both teams haven’t won their last match in the UEFA Champions League.
• When Young Boys are down 1-0 away, they win 7% of their matches.
• When FC Barcelona lead 1-0 at home they win 84% of their matches.

FC Barcelona vs Young Boys: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Barcelona will win this fixture – 1/14 by SkyBet
• Tip 2 – Lamine Yamal to score anytime
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

FC Barcelona are currently facing an injury crisis as several of their key players are out due to injuries. Ronald Araujo, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal and Marc Andre Ter Stegen all are out due to injuries. Gavi and Frenkie De Jong are nearing a comeback as they are recovering from their injuries.

The away team also have some injury concerns. Saidy Janko, Patric Pfeiffer and Facinet Conte all will miss the fixture against Barcelona.

Head-to-Head

Both teams will face each other for the first time.

Predicted Lineups

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pena(GK); Balde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Kounde; Casado, Garcia; Raphinha, Pedri, Yamal; Lewandowski

Young Boys Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ballmoos(GK); Athekame, Camara, Benito, Conte; Niasse, Ugrinic; Males, Elia, Monteiro; Ganvoula

Match Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Young Boys

Despite missing key players the Catalan club are in fine form and will look to get their first win in the Champions League this season. They are favourites to win this match and will make things difficult for the away team. Young Boys will not go down without fighting and will surely create difficulties for the home team. But most probably Barcelona will win this fixture.

Prediction: FC Barcelona: 2-1 Young Boys

Telecast for FC Barcelona vs Young Boys

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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