Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 15/03/2024, 16:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 17/03/2024 at 08:00 in LaLiga Prediction

In a blockbuster clash this weekend, Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona in a crucial top-half six-pointer. This La Liga matchday 29 will be played at the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid on Sunday. Before the start of this round, the hosts were fourth with 55 points, while the visitors were third with 61 points. Atletico are in the fourth and final spot for Champions League qualification spots, but with Athletic Club only two points behind, they will be under pressure to stay ahead. The hosts are coming off a thrilling win over Inter Milan in the Champions League that saw them progress to the quarterfinals. They would now look to sustain that momentum and improve their domestic fortunes, as Atletico have won only two of their last six league games. That said, with 13 wins and a draw in their home league games, this venue has been a fortress for Atletico.

Barcelona are only a point behind second-placed Girona, but leaders Real Madrid are eight points behind. That virtually makes this a must-win fixture to stay in the title race. The Catalans are coming off a 3-1 win over Napoli in the Champions League, also guaranteeing their progression to the quarterfinals. The visitors also boast an impressive record against Atletico in recent times, having won their last four league matches against them. That included a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture, when Joao Felix scored just before the half-hour mark. Repeating that success will require Barcelona to improve on their recent away form, which hasn’t been satisfactory. They have won only one of their last five away competitive matches, drawing the last two in a row and losing once.