- Atletico Madrid have won just eight of 15 league games this term.
- Barcelona are joint top with rivals Real Madrid, ahead on goal difference.
- Barca have suffered just one league loss so far.
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lock horns in a mouth-watering La Liga matchup at the Estadio Metropolitano this weekend. Colchoneros are looking for a fifth straight win in all competitions, while Blaugrana are unbeaten in the league since October.
We are usually treated to fireworks when these two top La Liga teams square off, and Sunday’s showdown in the Spanish capital promises to be special. Check out our Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona picks.
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Odds
Atletico Madrid | Draw | Barcelona |
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+210 | +240 | +130 |
Colchoneros may be the home team, but in-form Blaugranas are the favorites to get the win in this big top-flight Spanish matchup. Right now, you can get solid odds of +130 for an away victory.
The latest Atletico Madrid odds are +210, while the draw is available at +240. Below you will find our Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona picks.
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Information
La Liga – Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Location of the game: Estadio Metropolitano
Time: Sunday, 08 Jan 2023, 3:00 PM EDT
How to watch: ESPN+
Atletico Madrid – Can Colchoneros Upset the Leaders?
On the whole, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have had a rather disappointing season. They find themselves in fourth spot in La Liga, well off the pace in the battle for the title. In the league, they have won eight, drawn three, and lost four.
Having said that, Atleti have certainly had an upswing of fortunes of late. They have won four in a row across all competitions, though three of those wins have been in the Copa del Rey.
After three league matches without a win before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break (two defeats, one draw), Simeone’s side returned to action in midweek with a much-needed victory over Elche. Joao Felix and Alvaro Morata got the goals in a 2-0 home success.
Atletico Madrid are out of the UEFA Champions League after finishing bottom of their group. They have no European soccer to contend with in the second half of the campaign, so finishing in the top four is a must for the Madrid club. Missing out on the Champions League would be a disaster.
Atleti will be desperate to build on the Elche win with a positive result against the current leaders this Sunday. Read on for the best Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona picks in this in-depth betting preview.
Atletico Madrid Projected Lineup: Oblak, Gimenez, Savic, Molina, Llorente, Rivas, Kondogbia, Carrasco, Griezmann, Felix, Morata.
Atletico Madrid Injuries: De Paul.
Barcelona – Barca to Return to Winning Ways?
Barcelona are top of the La Liga standings after accumulating 38 points from 15 matches. They have picked up an impressive 12 wins, drawing two and suffering one defeat along the way.
Despite dropping points at the Camp Nou against neighbors Espanyol in their last one, Barca remain top on goal difference. Rivals Real Madrid made no mistake in their return game, winning 2-0 at Real Valladolid.
Blaugrana had their struggles in the Champions League in the first half of the season, but their form in La Liga has been exceptional. Their one and only defeat came to Real in an El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October.
After the loss in Madrid, Xavi’s troops went on to win five in a row in the league, shipping just one goal. However, the 1-1 home draw with Espanyol on New Year’s Day was certainly a setback for the leaders.
Barcelona would love to repair the damage with victory at the Metropolitano on Sunday. They will be desperate to get back to winning ways after dropping two points at home, and Xavi’s side head to Madrid as the favorites.
Barcelona Projected Lineup: Ter Stegen, Roberto, Christiansen, Bellerin, Alonso, Gavi, De Jong, Pedri, Raphinha, Fati, Torres.
Barcelona Injuries: No current injuries.
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Pick and Prediction
After three wins in quick succession in the Copa del Rey, Atletico Madrid are now looking to find similar form in La Liga. Simeone’s team have managed to win just two of their last six league games, and this will be a tough task against the leaders.
Barcelona have looked much more like their usual dominant selves this season, dropping just seven points from their opening 15 La Liga matches. With rivals Real Madrid closing the gap in the last round, the Catalonia giants will be looking for no less than three points in the capital.
These two La Liga teams have had several ding-dong battles throughout the years, and we could be in for an entertaining game on the weekend. Atleti are sure to have a go on their own patch, but our money is going on the away win.
Barcelona won 4-2 at home when the pair last met back in February – have a punt on the Barca win and over 3.5 goals in this one at +600.
Since a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano on the opening weekend, Barcelona have scored in every league game. Atleti have netted in all but two of their La Liga matches this term. Back the away win and both teams to score (+350).
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