Daegu FC vs FC Barcelona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly

This will be the first meeting between these two teams.

FC Barcelona’s pre-season tour for the 2025/26 campaign is currently underway and will see them travelling to the Daegu Stadium to take on the Korean side, Daegu. The hosts are currently sitting at the bottom of the K League 1 and are having an underwhelming season. However, facing a European giant will give them huge exposure, and a win over them can potentially turn their season around.

FC Barcelona, on the other hand, are coming into this game on the back of registering two back-to-back wins over Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul. The Catalans had an exceptional 2024/25 campaign as they won three trophies and made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. This will be Hansi Flick’s second season with the club as their manager, and he will be under enormous pressure to replicate the success of last season.

Kickoff:

• Location: Daegu, South Korea
• Stadium: Daegu Stadium
• Date and Kickoff time: Aug 4 – 16:30 IST/11:00 GMT/ 04:00 PT/ 07:00 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Daegu FC (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-L

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

Players to watch out for:

Cesinha (Daegu FC):

The Brazilian forward is one of the most lethal forwards in the Korean League. He is very versatile and can operate on the left wing and as a centre forward, which makes him a very dynamic player. He is having a great season in front of the goal, having registered five goals and three assists in 13 appearances.

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)

The teenage sensation took the world by storm last season. He was dubbed the best player in the world by many despite his young age, as the winger was just unplayable at times. He will be donning the iconic number 10 jersey this season, and huge expectations will be on his shoulders.

He has already scored two goals in the opening two pre-season matches and is in great form.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first meeting between these two teams.
• Daegu FC lost 1-0 against Pohang Steelers in their last game.
• FC Barcelona won 7-3 against FC Seoul in their last game.

Daegu FC vs FC Barcelona: Betting tips and odds:

• Tip 1: Barcelona to win – 1.22 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3.5 – 1.33 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Dae-hun Park, Jeong-hyun Kim, and Jeong-un Hong will be unavailable for the home side.

FC Barcelona, on the other hand, will be without Marc-André ter Stegen due to a back Injury.

Head to Head:

This will be the first meeting between these two teams.

Predicted Lineups:

Daegu FC (5-4-1)

Oh (GK); Jeong, Jo, Kim, Woo, Lee; Jeong, Lamas, J.H. Kim, J. Kim; Cesinha

FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Garcia (GK); Kounde, Araújo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction:

FC Barcelona are expected to register a win and continue their winning run.

Prediction: Daegu FC 1-3 FC Barcelona

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

US: DAZN

South Korea: TV Chosun

Worldwide: FC Barcelona YouTube channel (FREE)

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.