Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

El Clasico never needed an advertisement, but after Real Madrid decided to get involved in Negreira case against Barcelona, things might get heated on the Camp Nou pitch this Sunday. 

A home victory today will increase Barca's lead to 12 points with just 12 La Liga matches left to go and Xavi Hernandez will become 28th managed of Barcelona to win El Clasico at home. The Blaugrana are unbeaten at home for 12 consecutive home games, which is their best home start since 2019/20 season. After 25 matches, hosts have 21 victories and two draws, delivering 65 points and a top position in the standings. 

Pedri and Dembele will miss the upcoming game. 

Real already scored more than 50 goals in the current season and team will surely try to break through hosts' sturdy defense. Current winners of La Liga and Club World Cup are facing the crucial moment of the season, because only a victory will keep them in the race for La Liga title. 

Galacticos won only three of six latest La Liga matches, but managed to advance into the quarter-final in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti has a unique opportunity to become a fifth head coeach in team's history to win four consecutive El Clasico games. After 25 matches visitors have 17 victories and five draws, delivering 56 points and a 2nd position in the standings. 

Alaba and Benzema will miss the upcoming game.