Barcelona has problems since Gavi picked up an injury, and they aren’t awaiting the upcoming game in some particularly happy state. Atletico’s fans are sensing the opportunity to win on the road against the big rivals. Besides bragging rights, it would keep them in the title race.
Before Betting on Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid
Barcelona managed to get away with a 1-1 tie last weekend against Rayo Vallecano. They couldn’t score a goal, but one of Rayo’s players managed to put the ball behind his goalkeeper, which was a lifesaver for Blaugrana. Barca has 31 points, four fewer than Real and Giron in the top spot, and that’s already a reason for setting the alarm off.
During the mid-week, Barcelona played against FC Porto in the Champions League whom they defeated 2-1. The hosts were down 0-1 but managed to bounce back and respond. Barcelona has had nine victories in the past ten appearances at the Olympic Stadium, with the only loss against Real in El Clasico.
Atletico looks very well. A triumph against Feyenoord on the road in the Netherlands, 1-3, is just another confirmation of a fantastic form, as Mattress Makers now have four victories in a row, netting 13 times during that stretch, and beating Celtic, Villarreal, and Mallorca.
Nine of their past ten matches have seen three or more goals, with the note that seven ended with both teams netting. As you can see, Atletico plays interesting and efficient football, regardless of the rivals and the competition.
Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid La Liga Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Barcelona | Draw | Atletico |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 1.98 | 3.85 | 3.70 |
| MyBookie | 1.87 | 3.85 | 3.60 |
| BetUS | 1.91 | 3.80 | 3.75 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 1.98 | 3.85 | 3.70 |
| XBet | 1.87 | 3.85 | 3.60 |
The home team has organizational problems without Gavi. That’s something obvious, and for the moment, the individual quality of the players is covering that up, but the system is not working correctly. Atletico has a big momentum and, right now, looks like a better opponent, but we won’t bet on their victory. Our pick here would be moderate efficiency, which is two or three goals.
