Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, odds: 2023 La Liga picks, bets for Jan. 8 from proven soccer expert

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Barca is on an unbeaten run and has an identical record to Real Madrid. Atleti is fourth in La Liga, 13 points behind the leaders. Caesars Sportsbook lists Barcelona as +129 favorites and a draw as -230. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are playing each other on Jan. 8. The betting lines and trends for the match are: Atleti vs. Barcelona spread: Barcelona -0.5, Attero +210, Barcelona +129, Draw +230.

Atletico vs. Barcelona is a two-goal game. Atletico have allowed one or fewer goals 12 times in league matches. Barca have scored two or more goals nine times.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have been the dominant teams in La Liga this season. Barca has been especially good on the defensive end, allowing six goals in 15 matches. Robert Lewandowski will miss the game, so Ferran Torres will likely replace him. Barcelona has a clear edge in midfield with Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets.

Atletico Madrid beat Elche 2-0 to end their league winless streak. Atletico have won three of their last four matches against Barcelona. Barcelona haven't been conceding many goals, but five of the six goals they have conceded have come away from home. Atleti have the fourth-most goals in La Liga and the fewest conceded.

Eimer is a proven soccer expert and has broken down Sunday's Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid match. He's leaning Under the goal total and he has two confident best bets.