Last Updated on March 15, 2024 10:20 am by Erwin Noguera
Great match in LaLiga, Atlético Madrid will be at home against Barcelona in the most attractive duel of the 28th matchday between two teams in need.
The Colchoneros come from suffering a tough setback since they lost 2-0 visiting Cadiz, but they recovered and eliminated Inter in the Champions League.
On the other hand, the Blaugranas have been recovering, making their home ground respected in the league against Mallorca (1-0) and the Champions League versus Napoli (3-1).
When and Where?
Sunday, March 17, 04:00 pm ET at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano
Moneyline odds:
Atlético Madrid 2.389
Barcelona 2.981
Draw Offs:
3.83
Where Can I Watch?
ESPN+
Why Bet on Atlético Madrid?
Atlético Madrid will not win LaLiga this year, but the illusion of having a great Champions League is present. Especially, after the recent qualification to the quarterfinals by eliminating Inter on penalties in an agonizing series.
Now, referring to the local tournament, the last outing of Diego Simeone’s team ended with a 2-0 defeat against Cadiz, with a brace from Juanmi. This defeat leaves the Madrid team in fourth position with 55 points, with only two points ahead of Athletic Bilbao, who are dreaming of taking away access to the next Champions League.
Leaving aside this struggle, Atletico is the best home team in Spanish soccer. It has won 13 of 14 matches, having drawn the remaining one. In that capacity, it has scored 34 goals and allowed only 13.
There is no doubt that their most outstanding player is Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman has 19 goals in the campaign, 11 of them in LaLiga, a tournament in which he has delivered six assists.
The injured players in this team are Josema Giménez, Thomas Lemar, and Vitolo.
Why Bet on Barcelona?
Barcelona has not performed as expected in LaLiga, and today it seems a utopia for Xavi Hernandez’s team to repeat last season’s title. Injuries have been a problem for this team, which has in the Champions League the dream of retaking the trophy. It would be the perfect ending for Xavi, who has already confirmed that whatever happens, he will leave at the end of the season. They have just eliminated Napoli in the round of 16, showing a good game.
In LaLiga, thanks to a goal by Lamine Yamal, the Catalan club beat Mallorca 1-0, keeping them in third place with 61 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid. Not only Yamal’s good level but also Fermín López has given a hand to make up for injuries or bad games of Robert Lewandowski.
A separate chapter deserves Joao Felix, who is on loan from Atletico and does not have a good relationship with Simeone. Already in the first round, he scored the definitive goal.
Barcelona is an excellent visitor, as so far it has not had any defeat, winning seven times and drawing six. The team comes into this match on a nine-game unbeaten streak.
Among the injured are Alejandro Baldé, Frankie De Jong, Pedri, Gavi, and Ferrán Torres.
Final Betting Analysis: Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona
The first match these two teams played this season was 1-0 in favor of the Catalans, thanks to a goal by Joao Félix. Barcelona has a streak of four consecutive victories against this rival, the last three by 1-0.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Atletico Madrid as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 2.389, while Barcelona has 2.981, and the draw is at 3.83.
Atlético has been a stone in the shoe for almost any team that has visited them in the Simeone era. Even Real Madrid had its issues either in the Calderon or the Metropolitano. However, the one team they never found the formula to turn around was Barça, which tends to pass over them one way or another. We’ll go for a 1-2 victory for the visitors.
Go for a win for Atlético Madrid in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 2.389, you will gain $138 for a total payout of $238.
Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona Betting Pick: Barcelona
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