Read our prediction for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting tips
Saturday evening at 20:00, the derby of the 18th round of LaLiga is played, between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The two rivals occupy the first two places in the standings but the current form is completely opposite and an unfavorable result for Barcelona could change the leader. At the moment Barcelona has the moral advantage of five consecutive victories against Atletico. Last season in the round Barcelona won 1-0 at home, but surprised in the return when they imposed themselves even more clearly by winning 3-0 away.
Barcelona:
Barcelona is in first place in the LaLiga standings with 38 points, but in the last five rounds it has managed only one victory, thus giving rivals Atletico and Real the opportunity to get very close. Last round, Barcelona offered a new unpleasant surprise to its fans after losing the second consecutive home match, 0-1 against Leganes, the previous defeat being 1-2 against Las Palmas. Until these two defeats, Barcelona had a perfect run at home with five wins out of five. Barcelona can lose first place in the standings and can even reach 3rd place this year-end if they lose or draw in today’s match. Barcelona’s next official match will be on January 4 in the Copa del Rey round of 16 away, against Barbastro.
Atletico Madrid:
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid comes after 11 consecutive victories in all competitions in which it has played during this period, and in LaLiga it has six consecutive successes. Diego Simeone’s team is going through a very good moment and has managed to reach a point parity with the rival it is going to face. Atletico Madrid could end 2024 in first place in the standings, but it needs a victory, the draw not being enough to climb to the first position. In the previous round, Atletico Madrid won the confrontation with Getafe at home 1-0. Atletico’s next match will also be on January 4 away against Marbella, in the 16th of the Copa del Rey.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid head to head matches
17.03.24 LL Atl. Madrid vs Barcelona 0:3
03.12.23 LL Barcelona vs Atl. Madrid 1:0
23.04.23 LL Barcelona vs Atl. Madrid 1:0
08.01.23 LL Atl. Madrid vs Barcelona 0:1
06.02.22 LL Barcelona vs Atl. Madrid 4:2
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.55
* 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!
