Fiorentina vs Barcelona Prediction and Football Tips

International Champions Cup football tips – Fiorentina vs Barcelona prediction

With the loan move of Mario Gomez to Besiktas complete, Fiorentina find themselves short of options up-front. Khouma Babacar could be joined by Ante Rebic in a front two, with support from the likes of Mario Suarez and Joaquin.

Barcelona boss, Luis Enrique, could name a strong starting XI for this one, with Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez coming in. The South American attacking duo of Lionel Messi and Neymar are still on extended leave, following their participation in the Copa America.

Possible Line-ups

Fiorentina: 3-5-2 formation: Sepe; Tomovic, Rodriguez, Basanta; Joaquin, Ilicic, Suarez, Valero, Alonso; Rebic, Babacar

Barcelona: 4-3-3 formation: Ter Stegen; Adriano, Pique, Mathieu, Bartra; Rakitic, Iniesta, Busquets; Munir, Suarez, Pedro

• Fiorentina have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
• Barcelona have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Fiorentina have scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game.
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Barcelona have scored an average of 2.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Fiorentina’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Barcelona’s previous 10 matches
• These teams last met in 2008, Barcelona coming away from the friendly with a 3-1 victory

Fiorentina have played two matches in the International Champions Cup to date, defeating Benfica on penalties, after a 0-0 draw and losing to PSG 4-2. Manager Paulo Sousa, will see this match as a way to further enhance Fiorentina’s confidence, ahead of what could be a tough season in Serie A.

Luis Enrique will want to see his players get back to winning ways in this match, as the UEFA Super cup against Sevilla approaches. A 3-1 defeat to Manchester United and a 2-2 draw, resulting in a penalty shoot-out loss to Chelsea, will give a little cause for concern but nothing more than that. However, with time running before the competitive matches start, Barcelona will be eager to claim the win.

As the game is being played in Florence, Fiorentina have a slight advantage and the motivation to do well in-front of their own fans could see them grab a draw.

We say: Draw at 7/2 with Bet365

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