Barcelona vs Monaco Prediction: The Spaniards will be overwhelming favorites to win

Prediction for the Barcelona vs Monaco match which will take place on August 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Barcelona failed to defend their title last season, and it was clear from the start that they would have a tough time challenging Real Madrid for first place. At one stage, they were even in third place, having been overtaken by Girona, but in the end, they managed to regain second place. The Catalans also performed poorly in other competitions, so it was decided to say goodbye to Xavi in the off-season. The new head coach, Hansi Flick, has made just one transfer. Dani Olmo was recently signed. In the summer, Barcelona played four friendly matches: they beat Olot 1:0, Man City 3:2, Real Madrid 2:1, and lost to Milan 3:2.

Monaco also finished runners-up in the home championship at the end of last season. The league title is a massive achievement for Monaco, having previously failed to qualify for the Champions League and now having secured their place in the continent's premier club competition. At the same time, they have been unable to strengthen their squad in the off-season. The only new signings have been youngsters George Ilenikhena and Lamine Camara, while Thilo Kehrer has been bought out on loan. Their most significant loss will be the departure of Wissam Ben Yedder, who scored 16 goals in the last Ligue 1 campaign at 33. Over the summer, Monaco only beat Feyenoord 3:1, drew 1:1 and 2:2 with Cercle Brugge and Sturm, and lost 2:4 to BFC Dinamo, 1:0 to Servetta, and 1:2 to Genoa.

Barcelona will continue to host the annual Joan Gamper Cup pre-season tournament, but the Catalans will soon be without an opponent. Barcelona has won the last 11 editions of the game, often crushing their opponents and winning 47 of the previous 59 competitions. Now, the Spaniards will be overwhelming favorites to win, especially against Monaco, who have been struggling for results in the summer games. This will also be an important meeting for Hansi Flick, who will be making his debut in his home stadium. 

As we've noted before, Barcelona have won the Joan Gamper Cup at home in recent years, and each time they've done so they've piled on the goals. In the 11 matches so far, the Blues have scored an impressive 44 goals, averaging 4.00 per game - a testament to their offensive prowess. This goal-scoring record is a clear indication of their dominance in the competition. At the same time, Monaco is not the Catalans' most famous opponent, with the likes of Tottenham, Juventus, Roma, and Arsenal all having played in this competition.