CD Guadalajara vs Barcelona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa del Rey 2025-26

The Blaugrana are on a five-match undefeated run!

CD Guadalajara are all set to lock horns with FC Barcelona for their round of 32 fixture of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey. Estadio Pedro Escartín will witness the entertaining contest between these clubs.

The Primera Federacion side will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have won their previous two games of the Spanish cup competition. CD Guadalajara will be looking to put up a strong fight against their upcoming opponents, but they are hardly going to get many chances here.

FC Barcelona are back in their top form. They are once again comfortably at the top of the LaLiga table. The upcoming fixture is going to be their first one of the Copa del Rey this season.

The Blaugrana are the defending champions of the competition and will be gunning for a win. They will be confident coming into the game despite being the visiting side.

Kick-off:

• Location: Guadalajara, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Pedro Escartín
• Date: Wednesday, December 17
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Dec 16; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Guadalajara: L-D-W-W-L

Barcelona: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Alex Cañizo (Guadalajara)

Alex Cañizo will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his team stand a chance against the mighty Barcelona. He has scored one goal in two Spanish cup games this season. Cañizo will be keen to find the spaces in the final third which can be beneficial for the hosts.

Ferran Torres (Barca)

The Spaniard is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Spanish giants. He has been in good form this season and will now be looking to find the net in the upcoming Copa del Rey fixture. Ferran Torres is going to lead FC Barcelona from the front and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a five-match winning streak.
• Guadalajara have won two of their last five games.
• The Blaugrana are the defending champions of Copa del Rey.

Guadalajara vs Barca: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win
• Ferran Torres to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

CD Guadalajara have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Dani Olmo, Gavi and Wojciech Szczesny are not going to be in action for FC Barcelona. They are injured. Ronald Araujo will also miss out due to personal reasons.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Guadalajara: 0

Barcelona: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

CD Guadalajara predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

González (GK); Mayo, Ablanque, Rodríguez, Casado; Rojo, Calvo; Díaz, Hurtado, Muñoz; Cañizo

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ter Stegen (GK); Koundé, Cubarsí, Martin, Balde; Garcia, Pedri; Yamal, Lopez, Rashford; Torres

Match Prediction

The hosts are likely to struggle against the Blaugrana due to the style of play and current form. FC Barcelona are likely to come out on top. They should secure a strong win against CD Guadalajara in their upcoming Copa del Rey Round of 32 clash.

Prediction: Guadalajara 0-4 Barca

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

Spain: RTVE

USA: ESPN+

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