Barcelona (21 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) welcomes Real Madrid (17-3-5) to Camp Nou Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Having added superstar F Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona has propelled back to the top of La Liga. He has 15 goals in 21 matches. Barcelona has won 12 of their last 15 matches throughout all competitions and has won 2 straight league matches.
They beat Real Madrid 1-0 in Copa del Rey on March 2 and 3-1 in Supercopa de Espana on Jan. 15, both on the road.
Real Madrid is averaging 2 goals per game while allowing just .76 per game in league play. They are 9-3-1 on the road this season. Real is again led by F Karim Benzema, who has 11 goals in 15 starts.
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Barcelona +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Real Madrid +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions
Prediction
Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 0
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN BARCELONA (+127).
Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in 2 of 3 matches this season, losing in the lone match that counted toward league standings. This will be Barcelona’s 1st home match against Real.
Barcelona is undefeated at home, posting an eye-popping 10-0-2 record. They have also had 3 straight clean sheets, 1 of which was against Real Madrid. The absence of M Pedri makes these odds playable as well.
Real Madrid, a typically dominant side, is just 2-1-2 in its last 5 matches as well. It has taken a step back, averaging just a goal per game in the last 5. Considering those minor struggles and the home sides’ dominance, back BARCELONA (+127).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).
Real Madrid has gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5 games, including a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League. Their defense is the real deal and allows just .76 goals per game. They have had a clean sheet in 6 of their last 11 matches.
Barcelona is even better defensively, allowing just .32 goals per game. They have let in 8 goals in 25 league matches. The home side has held their opponent scoreless in 10 of their last 14 matches. They have gone Under this in 4 straight matches.
With Pedri’s absence, Barcelona may struggle in transition as well. Take the UNDER 2.5 (-105).
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