Daegu FC will host FC Barcelona at the Blue Arc in a friendly match on August 4, 2025, marking the conclusion of Barcelona’s preseason tour of Asia. Daegu, a South Korean club, has had a challenging 2025 season so far, standing at the bottom of the K League 1 with 14 points, suffering 16 defeats out of 24 matches. Their current form shows struggles both defensively and offensively, as they have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six games and failed to score in three, alongside being winless in their past seven home matches. Daegu's key player Cesinha, who has been a steady presence, may find it difficult to make a significant impact against a strong Barcelona squad.

Barcelona enters this friendly in high spirits, having won their previous two preseason games convincingly, including a 7-3 thrashing of FC Seoul. The squad is bolstered by summer arrivals like Joan Garcia as goalkeeper and Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, alongside established stars such as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Pedri, and young talents like Lamine Yamal. Coach Hansi Flick is expected to rotate players but aims to maintain the attacking momentum that has seen the team score double-digit goals in just two warm-up fixtures. Barcelona's offensive prowess and technical superiority are expected to dominate the game, making them clear favorites.

Tactically, Daegu will likely follow a 4-4-2 or 5-4-1 formation focusing on defensive resilience, but their recent defensive record suggests they will struggle to contain Barcelona's attacking trident led by Lewandowski, supplied by creative midfielders like Dani Olmo and Pedri. Barcelona will probably use this match to test starting lineups and give minutes to new signings such as Rashford and academy talents like Roony Bardghji. Their high pressing and possession style, combined with Daegu’s vulnerabilities in defense, hints at a dominant performance for the Catalans, with predictions pointing towards a scoreline around 5-1 or 5-0 in favor of Barcelona.

Betting tips for this fixture favor Barcelona’s victory, with over 2.5 goals being a strong possibility given both teams’ recent forms. Odds for Barcelona to win comfortably are close to even money, highlighting their clear superiority. A recommended bet would be on "both teams to score" considering Daegu’s ability to find the net despite defensive lapses, and the expectation that Barcelona will not keep a clean sheet based on their pattern in the Asian tour friendlies. Fans and bettors should anticipate an entertaining match primarily controlled by Barcelona but with Daegu likely to score at least once, making it a high-scoring encounter.