Read our prediction for Real Madrid vs Barcelona below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting tips
On Thursday at 20:00 we have a new duel between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, a double-leg game in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. The two great rivals are already facing each other for the third time this season, after the championship round match, where Real Madrid won at home with 3-1 and the confrontation in the Spanish Super Cup, where Barcelona took revenge and won also with 3-1, winning the first trophy of the season. The good news is that in addition to the confrontation that is scheduled for Thursday, we will have two more duels this season, the second leg of the semifinals and the second leg of the championship, reaching a total of five direct confrontations between Real Madrid and Barcelona this season.
Real Madrid:
Real Madrid is again on an upward trend after winning its first trophy this season, the Club World Championship. Even though in the championship, Real Madrid is still seven points away from the rival Barcelona, which occupies the 1st place, Carlo Ancelotti’s team hopes for the title. In the previous round, Real finished with a draw, score 1-1, the derby played at home against Atletico Madrid. The best match this season played by Real Madrid was in the first leg of the round of 16 UEFA Champions League, where they won 5-2 on Liverpool’s field, in a match in which they were led 2-0. In the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid won 3-1 after extra time against rival Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona:
On the other hand, Barcelona comes after a difficult moment, being eliminated from the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League by Manchester United, who won the return leg 2-1 at home, in the round the score was equal 2-2, and in the championship, Barcelona was surprisingly defeated by Almeria who won 1-0 at home, thanks to the goal scored by Toure in the 24th minute. Barcelona loses two in a row this season after 18 consecutive games without defeat. The only consolation for Xavi’s team this season is winning the title and eliminating rival Real Madrid from the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, crowned by winning the trophy.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona head to head matches
15.01.23 SC Real Madrid vs Barcelona 1:3
16.10.22 LL Real Madrid vs Barcelona 3:1
24.07.22 CF Real Madrid vs Barcelona 0:1
20.03.22 LL Real Madrid vs Barcelona 0:4
12.01.22 SC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2:3 2:2
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.75
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!