LiontipsAtletico vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Atletico secured four consecutive victories in all competitions, the most recent one over Oviedo (2:0) in Copa del Rey. Only rumours about Joao Felix's possible departure might slightly damage team's morale. After 15 matches Los Indios have eight victories and three draws to their name, delivering 27 points and a 4th position in the standings.
Team is 11 points away from two best teams of the league, plus hosts are chased by a number of opponents, so they have no margin for error. Team is quite impressive on the defensive end, allowing only 23 goals so far in the season.
Hermoso won't be able to help his team, because he is suspended for the upcoming game.
Barcelona needed extra-time to beat Intercity in Copa del Rey. Catalan side surely underestimated the third-tier side. But before that, Barcelona also failed to beat Espanyol (1:1) in a Catalan derby.
Now Xavi's Blaugrana will try to bounce back with a victory. Barca have lost only one away defeat in the current season, but it happened in Madrid.
Alba and Lewandowski will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 0:2
Barcelona have won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 5 latest matches of Atletico goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
We are anticipating a tough battle for the visitors, but they already had two unimpressive matches in a row. Moreover, Barcelona players know how to play against the Madrid club. The Blaugrana should be able to beat the Mattresses.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win the match
We think that opponents will turn their attention to defense here. The outcome will probably be decided by one or two goals. In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches opponents failed to score more than two times.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
