Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Odds, Computer Picks, Betting Analysis and Prediction
Atletico Madrid is returning to its next game on the La Liga schedule riding a high. Los Colchoneros were able to beat Inter Milan in penalty kicks to earn a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. Atletico Madrid’s victory was impressive because hardly anyone in Europe has figured out a way to score against Inter this season.
Atletico vs Barcelona betting shows that Barcelona also enters this match on Saturday after advancing in the Champions League. Barca beat Napoli 3-1 on Tuesday to march on to the next round. Both teams will now be able to battle each other for position in the league.
Game Information
CLUB ATLETICO MADRID vs FC BARCELONA |
Location of the Game: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain |
Date and Time: Sunday, March 17, 2024 4:00 p.m. |
Reason: 2023-2024 La Liga Round 29 |
How to watch: ESPN |
Atletico vs Barcelona Pick and Prediction
ODDS | AI PICKS |
MONEYLINE | Barcelona +184 |
People looking at this Atletico vs Barcelona Matchup will see that Los Colchoneros haven’t been in that great of a form as of late. Atletico Madrid has lost two in its previous five La Liga matches. Barca has been consistently collecting points and is closing in on overtaking Girona for second place.
Barca will grab a win in this matchup, but it will be a hard-fought, narrow victory.
Atletico vs Barcelona Betting Odds
TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
ATLETICO | 17-4-7 55Pts | +142 | PK | O 2.5 |
BARCELONA | 18-7-3 61Pts | +184 | PK | U 2.5 |
DRAW | +270 |
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Head to Head
Anyone doing Atletico vs Barcelona betting will see that Barca won the only meeting between the two teams this season. Looking at La Liga teams stats will show bettors that Los Colchoneros attack couldn’t find its way past Barca’s backline.
Atletico Madrid only generated an xG of .6 in that match and held the ball for 41 percent of the contest. Barcelona would like to play the same way to force another shutout.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Analysis
Atletico Madrid looks to build off a big victory
La Liga odds show Los Colchorenos have shown flashes of brilliance this season. There is a reason why Atletico Madrid is still in fourth place in the La Liga standings. The question surrounding Los Colchoneros is can they sustain their success?
Atletico Madrid has scored 54 goals during its 28 league matches this season. Los Colchoneros has been solid on defense, allowing 31 goals. Atletico Madrid is seeking its first back-to-back victory since Los Colchoneros went on a five-match winning streak in all competitions in January.
La Liga player stats show that Alvaro Morata leads the team with 14 goals, while Antoine Griezmann is second with 11. Griezmann has also handed out six assists. The Atletico roster has provided plenty of pop thus far this season.
Barca is showing some life in the standings
It’s been a tough season for more than one person in Barca’s orbit. With the manager set to resign at the end of the season, anyone doing Atletico vs Barcelona betting can count on some inspired performances from people eager to keep their jobs. The Barcelona standings show that this season hasn’t gone nearly as well as the last one.
But expectations are high with a club like Barcelona. La Liga matchups show that Barca has been playing better as of late. Barcelona has shut out three of its previous four opponents. Barca is now on a six-match unbeaten streak in allall competitions.
Robert Lewandowski has shown the most attacking talent for people looking at La Liga computer picks. That’s what Lewandowski was brought in from German giant Bayern Munich to do. While Lewandowski has a only scored 12 goals in 26 matches, he still has shown the most capable to put the ball in the back of the net.
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