Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for La Liga clash
Barcelona are top of La Liga table. Robert Lewandowski is suspended for three matches. Barcelona are coming off a 4-3 win in the Copa del Rey over Intercity FC. Atletico Madrid are fourth in La La and have won four straight matches, three of them in Copas del Reys.
Barcelona are favored in this match, but bookmakers give Atletico Madrid a fighting chance thanks to their recent good form. Robert Lewandowski's absence plays a factor, while Atleti sport Antoine Griezmann, one of the best players at the 2022 World Cup and in great form, and Barcelona sport plus odds.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona team news. Diego Simeone is unsure how to deploy his attackers. Memphis Depay could start up front. Ferran Torres could slide over into a striker role. Sergio Busquets could be replaced by Frenkie de Jong. Robert Lewandowski is suspended for three games. Alex Balde will deputize at left-back.
Barcelona have not won in their last five matches against Atletico Madrid. Antoine Griezmann has collected 3.00 xA this La Liga season. Robert Lewandowski has been absent for 254 minutes this season in La La League play. Barcelona have scored 7 goals without him, compared to 2.0 goals per 90 with him.
Barcelona were winless in their last five matches against Atletico Madrid. Antoine Griezmann has collected 3.00 xA this La Liga season. Robert Lewandowski has been absent for 254 minutes this season in La Laiga. Barcelona have scored 7 goals without him this year.
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are playing each other in La Liga. Barca lost 1-0 to Espanyol last time out. Atletico are in good form and have won against Barcelona in the recent past.
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are playing La Liga clash. The half with most goals is expected to be the second half. Barcelona's defensive play is more effective after the break. Atletico's offense is skewed towards the first half, but their defense is less so.
Alvaro Morata is the favorite to score in Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona. He has scored three times in Qatar and once in La Liga. Morana has at least three shots in each of his last three La Laiga appearances.
Atletico Madrid is favored to win from behind against Barcelona. Atletico won the Copa del Rey against CD Arenteiro in December. Barcelona has a tendency to collapse after the break.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona is a La Liga clash.
