Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Predictions, Betting Tips, Lineups and Odds (2024)
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Predictions, Betting Tips, Lineups and Odds (2024)
The La Liga title race heats up as third-place Atletico Madrid travel to fourth-place Barcelona on Sunday. With Real Madrid and Girona level on points at the top, both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are four points adrift and cannot afford to fall further behind. This game will be a key match for both teams as they look to catch the leaders. Atletico Madrid are the slight underdogs with odds around 2.3 to win٫ while Barcelona are favored at around 1.3. This match promises to be a tense and exciting encounter.
Match Preview
Two of La Liga’s big three will go head-to-head in a crunch clash in the Spanish capital this weekend. Both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid enter the Metropolitano Stadium looking to salvage any possible glimmer of hope in the La Liga title race on Sunday, and only one can escape with their chances even marginally intact. With Real Madrid and Girona level on points at the top of the Spanish top flight standings, these two sides both sit four points adrift and cannot afford to fall further behind in the hunt for the league crown.
Team News and Injuries
Atletico Madrid are largely at full strength, while Barcelona have a number of injury issues to contend with. Gavi’s long-term injury suffered on international duty is a devastating blow to the midfield, while Joao Cancelo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are both doubts for the match. Word seems to be that Cancelo is likely to play, while Ter Stegen is not.
Key Stats and Head-to-Head
While these two teams are not quite the defensive powerhouses they have been in recent memory, there’s reason to believe they will play to a cagey affair this time around. Historically, these two clubs have cancelled each other out on the field over the years. Dating back to their pair of Champions League meetings in 2016, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have played under the 2.5 goal total in 13 of 19 games across all competitions, including five of the last six. Additionally, these two clubs sport the two most stout defensive units in La Liga based on expected goals. Expect them to play to a stalemate for much of this game.
Betting Odds and Tips
The Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid odds make the home team favourites, but you can back Atletico Madrid-Draw Double Chance at 5/6 (1.83), with an implied probability of 54.5. In terms of goalscorers, in-form Antoine Griezmann can be backed to score anytime against his old club at 5/2 (3.50),...
Where to Watch
La Liga television rights in the United States are owned exclusively by ESPN, who broadcasts all matches in English and Spanish on its premium streaming platform ESPN for those with a subscription. Select matches, such as this one, are shown on the broadcasters cable channels. This match will be broadcast in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, which is available to stream on Fubo .
Expert Predictions
Two desperate teams in the La Liga title race meet in Catalonia as third-place Atletico Madrid travel to fourth-place Barcelona on Sunday with both sides looking to catch the leaders.
Potential Lineups
Atletico Madrid are largely at full strength, while Barcelona have a number of injury issues to contend with. Gavi’s long-term injury suffered on international duty is a devastating blow to the midfield, while Joao Cancelo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are both doubts for the match. Word seems to be that Cancelo is likely to play, while Ter Stegen is not.