Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have already defeated Blaugrana once this season.

Atletico Madrid are all set to take on Barcelona in match week 28 of the LaLiga 2024-25 edition. Diego Simeone’s men are in the third place on the points table after winning 16 games in 27 league matches so far. Hansi Flick’s men on the other hand are on the top of the table having won 18 games in the same number of matches.

Atletico Madrid will be at home this time around. They are aiming to get to the top of the table. Atleti’s UEFA Champions League run ended after their controversial defeat against Real Madrid in the round of 16.

But they still have a chance to bag a couple of silverware in the form of LaLiga and Copa del Rey. Diego Simeone’s men will be looking out for a win against Barca to become the table toppers.

Barcelona are sitting on the top of the league table at the moment. They have the same points as Real Madrid, who are in the second spot. Barca will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. Hansi Flick’s men are in form but their clash against Atletico Madrid is not going to be an easy affair.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Monday, March 17
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST / Sunday, March 16: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Ricardo De Burgos
• VAR: In use

Why this Sunday’s Atlético vs Barça clash could decide the entire La Liga title race. #AtletiBarçaꜰᴜʟʟ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ⬇️https://t.co/ZSpi4FLJZf

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 14, 2025

Form:

Atletico Madrid: D-W-L-L-L

Barcelona: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine forward will be leading the attacking front for the hosts alongside Antoine Griezmann. Julian Alvarez has done well for Atletico Madrid and will be looking to add some more goals to his tally here. He has scored a total of 10 goals in 27 LaLiga matches this season. Alvarez is yet again going to play a key role.

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Having scored a brace in his previous game for Barcelona, Raphinha has been one of the key assets for Blaugrana in the attacking front. Although he is not the top goal-getter in LaLiga for the visitors at the moment, the Brazilian forward is a menace to the opponent’s defence with his ability to find spaces.

🤝 From: Balde🤝 To: Raphinha pic.twitter.com/hIECAK11OP

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 13, 2025

Match Facts

• Barcelona have avoided defeat in their last three away games against Madrid sides in the LaLiga.
• Blaugrana are on a six-match winning streak in the league at the moment.
• Atletico Madrid are on a three-match losing streak across all competitions.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/4 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 Unibet
• Raphinha to score @7/1 Spreadex

Injury and Team News

For Atletico Madrid, Angel Correa will be out of action as he is suspended. Koke and Reinildo are injured and will not be a part of the squad. Rodrigo De Paul’s availability is still a question.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen and Marc Bernal have injuries. Hence they all will not be a part of Barcelona’s squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Atletico Madrid won: 6

Barcelona won: 23

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Mandava; Simeone, Molina, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

Both sides are doing well in the league. Their last outing ended in a high-scoring draw. The Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona LaLiga 2024-25 fixture is likely to end in a draw here.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Barcelona

Telecast Details

India – GXR World

UK – LaLiga TV, Premier Sports and ITV

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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