💎 Gem Bet: Julian Alvarez - 1+ Fouls Won @ 1.80 (Bet365)

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Alvarez has faced off against Barcelona three times this season, winning at least one foul in two of those games. He’s averaging 0.85 fouls won per 90 in LaLiga this term, and should be able to trouble Barcelona’s bold high defensive line enough to draw another foul here.

Alvarez has been fouled in three of his last five Champions League appearances. His numbers do drop slightly in the Champions League (0.59 per 90), but Barcelona being the opponents here does make it more likely that we will see an increase in Alvarez’s foul won average in the Champions League.

Barcelona have committed nine or more fouls in all four of the head to head meetings between the sides this season. They committed 11 fouls in the clash over the weekend, with Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin committing three fouls between them. Barcelona are expected to line up with the same centre back duo here, offering promise for Alvarez to win a foul at this price.

This is also a good angle to take from a tactical point of view. Barcelona dominate games and try to keep the opposition in their own half, but are vulnerable to long balls beyond their high line. This should see situations develop where Alvarez has to be brought to the ground to stop him launching a counter attack for the away side. 

There is excellent value with this selection when backing with Bet365, the same angle is priced as low as 1.36 with other major bookmakers.