LiontipsReal Madrid vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Previous season marked the 35th La Liga for Real Madrid. Team also won the Spanish Super Cup. But club's main achievement is surely the 14th Champions League title, which the Whites earned after a victory over Liverpool (1:0) in the final.
Club got off to a successful start in a new edition of the Champions League. After a draw against Shakhtar (1:1) Galacticos clinched a play-off spot - three victories and a draw brought 10 points and a top spot in the group standings. Head coach said that he is unhappy with the result, but praised his players for their desire to fight until the final seconds.
Carlo Ancelotti's men have recorded seven victories and one draw in La Liga, delivering 22 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. They are tied on points with Barcelona, but opponent is ahead on goal difference. Previous game ended with a 1:0 victory over Getafe for the hosts. Rudiger, Courtois and Ceballos will miss the upcoming game through injuries.
26-time champion of Spain had a great run of results at the end of the previous season and eventually finished 2nd in La Liga. During the summer, club spent 153 million euros for new players and that massive transfer campaign brought some benefits. Just like the opponent, Catalan club has recorded seven victories and one draw, rising to the top position in the standings. Team conceded just one goal in nine fixtures. In the previous game the Blaugrana beat Celta (1:0).
Xavi's men are putting up a poor performance in the Champions League, they earned just one victory and one draw in four matches. Latest game ended in a 3:3 draw against Inter. Now team has a slim chance for a play-off spot. Depay, Christensen, Bellerin and Araujo will miss the upcoming game through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in three latest matches of Real Madrid
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 of 6 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Madrid team won 6 of 7 latest home matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
In three latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We are expecting a high-scoring performance from both teams in that match, it will be a 250th game in a history of El Clasico. Opponents are evenly matched, but it is a crucial game, which might decide the fate of a La Liga title. Barcelona has won 4 of 6 latest matches in Madrid, which might add motivation to the Blancos. We think that Carlo Ancelotti will find the right words to motivate his players for a victory, champion should be able to win this game.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win the match
In our opinion, Madrid team is in a better morale and physical condition ahead of the upcoming game. Barcelona have lost any chance for a play-off spot in the Champions League, so players in a poor morale condition. Realhave already clinched a play-off spot, so team can concentrate on La Liga. We offer to place a bet on the hosts by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by two goals
