Mayra Madrigal
The Copa del Rey round of 16 matches will take place in the middle of this week, keeping Spanish soccer fans busy: Tuesday, January 17, through Thursday, January 19, are the dates for the matchups. It’s important to note that these will be direct elimination games, meaning that the teams will need to play their best to advance.
On Thursday, AD Ceuta vs Barcelona will square off in a game that will be in the spotlight because it has been over 13 years since their last meeting, which was also for the Copa del Rey. The Catalan team will try to continue its dominance in the history of the competition, having won all three previous matches against this rival.
Find out what odds and predictions are available for the AD Ceuta vs FC Barcelona match in JefeBet’s betting preview.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for AD Ceuta vs Barcelona at Copa del Rey Round of 16 Gameon January 19, 2023
- Where: Alfonso Murube Stadium, Ceuta, Spain.
- When: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 2:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: AD Ceuta (+2500) / Tie (+1000) / FC Barcelona (-1400)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: AD Ceuta (AH +2.25, +125) / FC Barcelona (AH -2.25, -180)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-275), Under (+188).
- Both teams score: Yes (+188) / No (-275).
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Betting on AD Ceuta
The fourth game AD Ceuta will play in this year’s Copa del Rey will be the most challenging one so far. By scores of 1-0, 3-2, and 1-0, it has already eliminated CD Utrera, UD Ibiza, and Elche (two teams from the Second Division and one from the First Division). Right now, their goal is to eliminate the squad currently dominating the Spanish Primera Division.
Ceuta has lost and drawn its last two games, failing to secure a victory; they have given up two goals in both games, losing to Talavera 2-0 and drawing to Real Madrid B 2-2. The fact that this team has not lost in their previous three home games, with two victories and a tie, is one thing that can be praised about them. It’s important to note that both of their victories came in the Copa del Rey.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Leandro Montagud; Alaín García, Petirrojo Lafarge, Juan Gutiérrez, Alex Macías; Julio Iglesias, Alberto Reina; Jota López, Adri Cuevas, Liberto Beltrán; Rodri Ríos.
Betting on FC Barcelona
Barcelona began their Copa del Rey campaign this season with a 4-3 win over Intercity in the round of 16 after taking the match to a penalty shootout; they must now overcome AD Ceuta in this match.
The Catalan team is going through a good moment, is the absolute leader of La Liga, has just won the Spanish Super Cup after beating arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-1, and has a nine-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. This has done wonders for their mood after being sent out of the Champions League, and winning the Copa del Rey is now undoubtedly one of their goals.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Iñaki Peña; Jordi Alba, Jules Koundé, Ronald Araujo, Héctor Bellerín; Franck Kessié, Sergio Busquets, Pablo Torre; Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres, Memphis Depay.
JefeBet Prediction
Comparing the two teams in terms of squad quality and recent results, there is no reason to believe that Barcelona could be knocked out of the competition in the round of 16 against this opponent. The team coached by Xavi Hernandez is the big favorite, and even a big score would be expected.
Prediction: FC Barcelona win by a score of 4-0.
