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

Both teams are level on points ahead of this top-of-the-table clash.

FC Barcelona will face off against Atletico Madrid in the upcoming game in the LaLiga at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barca are top of the table with 38 points in 18 matches. They have won 12 matches, drawn two and lost four matches.

Los Colchoneros are second in the points table with 38 points in 17 games. They have won 11 matches drawn five and lost one game.

Toca preparar el #BarçaAtleti 🔜 pic.twitter.com/LPfrjU5DPc

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) December 18, 2024

Barcelona are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Leganes in their previous game in the league. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid have beaten Getafe in their last game in the league.

Kickoff:

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-L

Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Raphinha (FC Barcelona):

Raphinha will be the player to watch out for FC Barcelona in this game. He has been sensational this season with 17 goals and 10 assists in 24 games so far this season. Raphinha can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder.

His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.

𝑹𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒂. pic.twitter.com/QiJ0fwXb18

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) December 19, 2024

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid):

Antoine Griezmann is always the man in question for Atletico Madrid. He is the heart of the attack for the Madrid team, and almost every move goes through him. If he plays well, Atletico does well.

Griezmann has scored 11 goals and provided six assists in the 24 games so far. He’s been involved in games from the start of the season, with contributions in both goals and gameplay buildup, indicating his integral role in the team.

❤👑🤍 Ya no es 'el Principito'… ¡𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐋 @Atleti!✨ @AntoGriezmann ✨#AtletiSevillaFC | #LALIGAEASPORTS | #LALIGAHighlights pic.twitter.com/mOpgrTX2tT

— LALIGA (@LaLiga) December 10, 2024

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid when Barcelona are playing at home is 1-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
• During the last 35 meetings with FC Barcelona playing at home, FC Barcelona have won 21 times, there have been 10 draws while Atletico Madrid have won four times.
• Last season FC Barcelona won both games against Atletico Madrid (1-0 at home and 3-0 away).

FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds:

• FC Barcelona to win: 1.93 as per 1xBet
• Total Goals over 2.5: 1.67 as per Dafabet
• Both teams to score -Yes: 1.86 as per Winmatch

Injuries and Team news:

Andreas Christensen, Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss this game due to injuries for FC Barcelona.

Alexander Sørloth, Borja Garces and Thomas Lemar will miss the game due to injury for Atletico Madrid.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 71

FC Barcelona won: 36

Atletico Madrid won: 18

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineup:

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo, Balde; Pedri, Casado; Raphinha, Olmo, Torres; Lewandowski

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Oblak; Llorente, Giminez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez

Match Prediction:

It will be a close game. However, Barca are expected to beat Atletico at home.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid

Telecast Details:

India: GXR World 

UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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