Will hosts Barça crack the Rojiblancos’ defense?
Soccer fans can look forward to a top clash in the Spanish league on Tuesday, with the eagerly awaited match of the 19th matchday being brought forward, providing an opportunity for a Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid tip.
The 19th matchday is actually scheduled to take place in January, but Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will be playing in the Supercopa de España in Saudi Arabia at that time, which is why the match will be played on December 2.
A glance at the best betting app shows that the hosts are the favorites in the Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid prediction for Tuesday. However, it will not be easy. Atlético has the best defense in the league and has not lost in the league for 13 games. With four wins in a row and the best offense in the league, Barça still has a good chance of taking all three points.
Barcelona currently leads the Spanish league with 34 points. But Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Atletico are right behind them. Coach Diego Simeone’s team has 31 points and could draw level on points with a win away from home.
The home side has the advantage, with a very strong home record. Barça has won all seven home games so far, including the last two at Camp Nou! In contrast, Atletico has won only two of six away games.
The Barcelona – Atletico Madrid odds regarding goals are also interesting. Barcelona has the strongest offense, but Atletico has the best defense, conceding only eleven goals in 14 games so far. Therefore, less than 2.5 goals can be expected.
As far as potential goal scorers are concerned, Robert Lewandowski naturally has the best chance of scoring. There have already been three matches against Atletico this year, in which Lewandowski has contributed two goals. With eight goals, he is currently Barça’s top scorer and has already scored four times in four games since his muscle tear in October.
Barcelona – Atlético Madrid Head-to-head record / H2H record
The overall record favors the Catalans, even in the recent past. The last two victories also reinforce Barcelona’s role as favorites in the Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid betting odds. It will be the fourth matchup this year.
Last season, Atletico won the away game in Barcelona. In February, there was a spectacular 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, but Barca came out on top in the end and won the last two matches in Madrid.
Barcelona – Atlético Madrid Tip
In a clash between these two teams, anything is possible, as previous encounters have shown. Atlético will not make it easy for the hosts and has a very strong defense to offer. In fact, Barça has already lost one more game, even though the team is at the top of the table.
But at the end of the day, Barcelona should come out on top, not least because of their home advantage. Seven wins from seven home games is a strong record. They have conceded only four goals in those seven games. On the other hand, Atletico have only managed to pick up nine points in six away games, which at this level can be considered a weakness.
In addition to betting on a home win, you can also bet on the number of goals, although it is difficult to predict whether there will be more or less than 2.5 goals. However, considering the last match and the strong defenses of both teams, the tendency is for less than 2.5 goals. Basically, when betting on Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid, it is not necessary to bet on the number of goals.
If a goal is scored, there is a good chance that Lewandowski will be the scorer. He has scored four times in the last three games and provided at least one assist in the last game against Alavés. Lewandowski is currently second in the scoring charts behind Kylian Mbappé.
