Barcelona-BATE Borisov Statistical Preview

Team News Barcelona Luis Enrique will be without Rafinha, Lionel Messi and Douglas for the reception of BATE Borisov. Marc-Andre ter Stegen has lost his place in the team for league competition but is likely to remain in goal in the Champions League. Sergi Roberto had an excellent game in midfield at the weekend and could retain his place here, with Munir or Sandro likely to partner Neymar and Luis Suarez in attack. Javier Mascherano is also likely to return to first-team action having missed their league clash at the weekend through suspension. BATE Borisov Nemanja Milunović is a booking away from a ban. The visitors will also be without Aliaksandr Hleb, Vitali Rodinov and Maksim Zhavnerchik due to their respective injuries. Match Facts Barcelona have won 12 of their last 14 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Barcelona win 1.08 Barcelona have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against BATE in all competitions. Barcelona win or draw 1.00 Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Over 1.5 goals 1.10 Barcelona have won their last 3 matches against BATE in all competitions. Barcelona win 1.08 BATE have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Over 1.5 goals 1.10 Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against BATE in all competitions. Over 1.5 goals 1.10 * Odds from Prediction Barcelona are looking to edge closer to booking their place in the latter stages of the competition with a double over group minnows BATE Borisov. They triumphed 2-0 in the reverse fixture courtesy of a brace from Ivan Rakitic. BATE celebrated their 10 successive league title at the weekend and come into this fixture unbeaten in 28 away league matches. They, however, have lost their last six away matches in the Champions League. Mikhail Gordeychuk ended a drought of 12 games without a goal at the weekend, but he isn't likely to kickstart a goalscoring run here,