Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, prediction, start time: Expert reveals La Liga picks, bets for April 23
Atletico Madrid will try to extend their recent hot streak when they hit the road to face top-of-the-table Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou in Barcelona. In Atletico's last 11 matches, the club is undefeated with nine wins and two draws, outscoring its opponents 20-5 over that stretch. Atletico sit third in the La Liga table, with 60 points, and are coming off a 2-1 victory over Almería. Meanwhile Barcelona lead the La Liga standings with 73 points.
Kickoff is 10:15 a.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Barcelona as the -106 favorites (risk $106 to win $100) in the latest Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, with Atletico Madrid the +320 underdog. A draw is priced at +225. The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona picks or La Liga predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer bettor Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup he has been red-hot, going 93-71-4 for a profit of $2,687 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has broken down Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona:
- Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid spread: Barcelona -0.5 (-110), Atletico Madrid +0.5 (-120)
- Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid over/under: 2.5 goals
- Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid money line: Barcelona -106, Atletico Madrid +320, Draw +225
- BAR: Robert Lewandowski leads La Liga in goals (17)
- ATM: Antoine Griezmann is tied for the La Liga lead in assists (eight)
- Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid picks: See picks here
Why you should back Barcelona
The Catalan club has one of the best goal scorers in the world in Robert Lewandowski. In his first season with Barcelona, the 34-year-old striker leads La Liga with 17 goals, three more than his closest pursuer, Karim Benzema. Lewandowski has 27 goals in 37 matches across all competitions.
In addition, Barca enter the match knowing they prevailed the last time these teams met. On Jan. 8 in Madrid, Barcelona dominated possession (59% to Atletico's 41%), pressured Atletico in their half and forced them into mistakes. Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal with a one-timer to beat goalkeeper Jan Oblak. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Atletico Madrid
Atletico face a Barcelona side that has struggled to score recently. Barca haven't scored in their last three matches. The team was beaten by Real Madrid, 4-0, in the second leg of a Copa del Rey semifinal on April 5 before playing scoreless draws against lesser opponents Girona and Getafe.
In addition, Antoine Griezmann has been in terrific form since João Félix left the team in January. The 32-year-old Frenchman, who formerly played for Barcelona, leads the team in both goals (11) and assists (eight). In Sunday's win over Almería, Griezmann scored twice. See which team to pick here.
How to make picks for Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid
Eimer has broken down the La Liga match from every angle. He is picking Under on the goal total and has identified two other picks for Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona, including one that would pay plus-money. You can only see his La Liga picks and analysis at SportsLine.
