{"id":39703,"date":"2024-12-18T20:48:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=39703"},"modified":"2024-12-18T20:49:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T02:49:02","slug":"barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/gambyl\/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid Preview and Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A great match is coming this weekend for the top spot in La Liga: Barcelona and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, tied on points, will face off in the Catalan capital.

The Cul\u00e9s were dealt a surprising blow last week, falling at home to Legan\u00e9s 0-1, allowing their rivals to catch up at the top of the table.

The Colchoneros continued their strong run of form, though they struggled to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid Betting Odds and Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Barcelona 1.935<\/em><\/td>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid 3.91<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 4.115 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 PM ET, 2:00 PM CST, 1:00 PM MT, and noon PT<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Ol\u00edmpico de Montjuic<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>DSports <\/a>and Movistar Deportes<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why bet on Barcelona? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Barcelona side started the season strongly and seemed poised to win LaLiga comfortably, but unexpected results have raised doubts.

Last weekend, they lost at home to Legan\u00e9s 0-1, one of the bottom teams in the table, with a goal from Sergio Gonz\u00e1lez in the fourth minute. And they played with all their starters. Despite 20 shots, the Catalans failed to score. They are now winless in two league matches (the previous being a 2-2 draw with Betis after a stoppage-time goal in the 90+4\u2019) and have suffered two consecutive home defeats against supposedly weaker teams\u2014the prior one against Las Palmas (1-2). <\/strong>

Currently, Barcelona is at the top with 38 points, tied with Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and just one point ahead of Real Madrid. However, both Madrid teams have a game in hand, meaning Barcelona could easily drop to third place. That\u2019s why it is crucial for them to win on Saturday, especially considering that Real Madrid will not play this weekend due to their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final versus Pachuca.

With nearly half of the season completed, Barcelona has scored 50 goals, an impressive tally. Robert Lewandowski leads the league with 16 goals, followed by Raphinha with 11. In assists, Lamine Yamal leads with nine, while Raphinha has six. <\/strong>

The issue has been in defense. Marc-Andr\u00e9 Ter Stegen’s injury and Wojciech Szczesny’s level have handed the starting spot to I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a. While he has exceeded expectations, he is far from being a top-tier goalkeeper. Barcelona has conceded 20 goals, averaging over one per game\u2014the worst defensive record among the top four teams. Even Getafe, currently 16th, has conceded fewer (14). <\/strong>

A major blow for Hansi Flick will be the absence of Lamine Yamal, who was injured against Legan\u00e9s and is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why bet on Atl\u00e9tico Madrid? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Atl\u00e9tico Madrid is firmly in the race for the Spanish league title. Their 38 points place them level with Barcelona at the top, with one game in hand. Moreover, they are in excellent form and hope to capitalize on it.

The team is on an 11-match winning streak across all competitions and has lost only once in LaLiga<\/a>\u2014against Betis at the end of October. <\/strong>Their most recent game was a 1-0 victory over Getafe, with Alexander S\u00f8rloth scoring the decisive goal.

One of the standout features of this Atl\u00e9tico side is how their goals are spread out rather than concentrated on one player. Key attackers Alexander S\u00f8rloth (7), Antoine Griezmann (7), and Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez (5) have all contributed significantly. <\/strong>

As has been customary under Diego “El Cholo” Simeone, the team’s strength lies in its defense. They have conceded just 11 goals this season, the best record among the 20 teams in the league, and only twice have they allowed more than one goal in a game\u2014versus Villarreal (2) and Sevilla (3). <\/strong>

The Colchoneros have no injuries or suspensions heading into this crucial match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis: Barcelona vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last time these two faced each other was on March 17 of this year, where Barcelona won 0-3 away, with goals from Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, Robert Lewandowski and Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez. The last time they met in Catalonia, Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory.

Bar\u00e7a has won five consecutive matches against Atl\u00e9tico, with the Colchoneros not securing an away victory since 2006 (1-3).<\/strong>

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Barcelona, with their Moneyline set at 1.935, while Atl\u00e9tico Madrid is at 3.91, and a draw stands at 4.115. <\/em>

It promises to be a high-caliber match, with both teams aiming for victory. This dynamic could favor Barcelona, as they tend to struggle against teams that sit back and defend. However, the absence of Lamine Yamal will be significant, which is why we predict a 1-1 draw. <\/strong>

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 4.115, you will gain $311 for a total payout of $411. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid Betting Pick:<\/strong> Draw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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