Introduction to the Match
Guadalajara will feature in the Copa del Rey (CDR) for the first time, but they are likely to struggle against the visitors at Pedro Escartín Stadium. The hosts have the worst defensive record in their league, having conceded 24 goals in 16 matches, which could lead to a tough match against a strong Barcelona side.
Guadalajara vs Barcelona Betting Predictions
Odds courtesy of bet365, correct at time of publishing and subject to change. Barcelona have scored a lot of goals recently, with only Chelsea preventing them from scoring this season. Therefore, Guadalajara are likely to struggle. Hansi Flick is likely to make a lot of changes to the side that beat Osasuna over the weekend, but they have more than enough quality in depth and will enter this match with confidence.
Goals in Guadalajara
Barcelona have scored 15 times in the last five games, and whoever leads the line for the Blaugrana will view this match as a huge opportunity to add to their tally for 2025/26. The Pedro Escartin Stadium is set to see plenty of goals. Flick will almost certainly rest a number of his main players for this CDR fixture, but he has good options to replace them. The players chosen to start will be eager to prove they deserve to play more regularly in the future.
A Gulf in Class
There’s a genuine chance that Barca will score plenty of goals. Dépor Guada’s defence struggles with third-tier forward lines, so facing the La Liga leaders is a much harder task. Pere Martí and his men are likely aware that they’re not expected to win, so there will certainly be no pressure on them come Tuesday night. However, the main concern for the hosts is that the Barcelona players will play hard to impress their manager. Given this, a big scoreline in favour of the visiting side is expected.
- Guadalajara vs Barcelona Prediction 2: Winning margin of four or more goals @ 15/8 with bet365
Guadalajara to Struggle in Attack
The hosts are 17th in Primera Federación – Group 1 largely due to the number of goals they conceded. However, their attack has not been very productive either. It’s worth noting that Morados have scored in all of their last five matches, but have only scored 2+ five times all season. Given the quality of their past opponents, it’s hard to see them scoring against Barca. Flick’s men haven’t been impenetrable in 2025/26, as they’ve kept just five clean sheets. However, context is important. They prevented Osasuna from scoring on Saturday, and will be confident of doing the same in Guadalajara.
- Guadalajara vs Barcelona Prediction 3: Both teams to score – no @ 4/6 with bet365
Our Analysis: Form of Both Teams
Score prediction – Guadalajara 0-4 Barcelona. Goalscorers Prediction – Barcelona: Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres x2, Roony Bardghji. This encounter will see Guadalajara enter the Copa del Rey proper for the first time. However, they face a difficult start. Guada were only promoted to the third tier of Spanish football this season, and they’re currently fourth bottom in their division. They lost 3-1 to Real Madrid Castilla over the weekend, but had defeated Osasuna B the week before.
Predicted Lineups for Guadalajara vs Barcelona
Guadalajara expected lineup: Zarco, Gallardo, Rodriguez, Ablanque, Martinez, Mayo, Rojo, Amigo, Tavares, Neskes, Caropitche. Barcelona expected lineup: Szczesny, Eric, Cubarsí, Christensen, Jofre, Casadó, De Jong, Roony, Fermín, Dro, Ferran.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Guadalajara is expected to struggle against a strong Barcelona side in the Copa del Rey. With Barcelona’s recent form and Guadalajara’s poor defensive record, it’s likely that the visitors will score plenty of goals. The hosts may find it difficult to score against a Barcelona team that is confident and eager to impress. Overall, a big win for Barcelona is expected, with a predicted score of 0-4.
