Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction, betting tips and odds
Thibault Courtois and Rodrygo out of this weekend’s El Classico showdown
El-Classico is on the cards this weekend as Real Madrid host Barcelona on the 27th of October at Santiago Bernabeu. These two teams are currently at the top of the table in LaLiga and as such there will be a lot at stake. Barcelona are currently in the top spot with 27 points in 10 games. Their arch rivals Real are a place down with 24 points in the exact number of matches.
The Los Blancos have found solid form this year and are yet to lose a game at LaLiga. On top of that, they must be brimming with confidence after their recent win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Real were trailing 0-2 at home in that encounter and things seemed a little uphill at that point in time. However, when you are a Madrid fan you are well aware it’s not over till the final whistle blows and that is what exactly happened.
Carlo Ancelotti’s boys came back and how. From going down (0-2) to eventually winning (5-2) the match turned around in the last 30 minutes as Real demonstrated why they are a team revered by many. Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin helplessly saw his team crumble at the hands of his former club from the sidelines.
On the other hand, Barcelona have been going through a purple patch of their own. Robert Lewandowski has been firing for them from all cylinders. The Polish striker has so far recorded 12 goals in the LaLiga. Moreover, youngster Lamine Yamal is establishing himself as a new star in the making and enthralling the world with his captivating football. In addition, Raphinha is also in great form and has made valuable contributions to the team.
Kick-Off:
Sunday, 27th October, 12:30 AM IST
Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Form
Real Madrid – W-W-D-W-W
Barcelona – W-W-L-W-W
Players to Watch:
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
Vinicius Jr has definitely been the player to watch out for this season. His dazzling display and consistency this season has really stood out in a star studded Real Madrid squad. The Brazilian is really “Samba dancing” his way in Spain.
“Vini” has been scoring, running through opposition defense as well as assisting. His hattrick against Borussia was a treat to the eyes. Especially his last goal to wrap up the night. Vini ran from his own half into the opposition box bamboozling the two defenders with his dribbling and smashed it past the Dortmund goalkeeper.
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Barcelona have the services of Robert Lewandowski at their disposal. The former Bayern Munich man is scoring goals with utmost ease and making it look real easy. Robert is known for being a formidable striker is well regarded for his ability in finding the back of the net.
Robert approaches his game the same way a certain Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose did. Position yourself in the right place and find your target that’s his main mantra. So if he sniffs out any goal-scoring opportunity it can be game over for Madrid at any second.
Match Facts:
- The most common result of matches between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona when Real Madrid is playing at home is 2-0. Five matches have ended with this result.
- Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have a winning streak of three matches
- Interestingly when Real Madrid is down 0-1 home, they win 87% of their matches.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds
- Real Madrid to win the game @1.93
- Goals under 2.5 @2.77 PARIMATCH
- Vinicius to score: 39/20 @ BETMGM UK
Injury and Team News
In the Real Madrid squad, the likes of David Alaba, Daniel Carvajal, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Thubault Courtois will be out of action because of injuries
In the Barcelona team Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia will miss out on the El Classico because of injuries.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches – 67
Real Madrid won – 25
FC Barcelona won -30
Matches Drawn – 12
Predicted Line-up
Real Madrid predicted line-up (4-4-2)
Lunin (GK); Vazquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Bellingham, Modric, Valverde, Camavinga; Vinicius, Mbappe
Barcelona predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)
Pena (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Match Prediction for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
As things stand it’s difficult to pick a side in this upcoming El Classico. Both teams are pretty evenly matched and are breathing neck to neck in terms of overall form and quality of players. However, after taking everything into account Real Madrid may seem to have a slight advantage.
Madrid have gained good momentum and also playing on home soil with the crowd behind your back will surely be comforting. This will also be Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick‘s first El Classico and he surely wouldn’t want to go wrong with his team combinations.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona
Telecast for Real Madrid vs Barcelona
India: GXR World
UK: Premier Sports and ITV
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: SuperSport
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