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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: prediction for the Supercopa Espana match
On January 15, Real Madrid and Barcelona will face off in the final of Spanish Super Cup. Who will win the first trophy of 2023? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Real Madrid
SpainSuper Cup itself is more of a commercial tournament now, but an El Clasico in Al-Riyadh is still a big event for both clubs. Opponents find a way into the final through penalty shoot-outs and now fans will probably see another blockbuster encounter between two superclubs. Galacticos are the current holders of Supercopa and will surely try to retain the trophy.
Carlo Ancelotti is nominated for 2022 FIFA Manager of the Year award after getting four trophies since August 2021. Los Blancos are three points behind Barca in La Liga, it will surely add extra motivation. After 16 matches team has 12 victories and two draws, delivering 38 points. In the most recent game team suffered a 1:2 defeat to Villarreal.
Camavinga, Militao, Tchouameni, Lucas and Alaba will miss the upcoming game.
Barcelona
SpainThis game is a crucial one for the Catalan club, because team failed to get a single trophy in the previous season and now Xavi finally has a chance to get the first silverware as Barcelona manager. Blaugrana head coach said that if he won't get a single title this season, media will «kill» him.
Moreover, Barca suffered a 1:3 defeat in the first El Clasico of the season. Nonetheless, nominal visitors are on an eight-game unbeaten run, which is team's best result since April 2022. Prior to Saudi Arabia trip, Blaugranas advanced into the next round of Copa del Rey and beat Atletico (1:0) in the most recent La Liga game.
Depay and Bellerin will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Real avoided defeats in four of five latest matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
This bet played in two latest matches of the nominal visitors
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
Two latest matches of Barcelona went by that scenario
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the nominal visitors
Tip and bets
We are expecting many goal opportunities here, because El Clasico is always important for both opponents and both Real and Barca have great offensive players. Moreover, in 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches both teams scored.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Both opponents want to get the first trophy of the season and it's hard to predict the winner. In both semifinals game went into the penalty shoot-out and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on a draw
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